Apple carrot cake cookies bring together the warm, spiced flavors of a classic dessert in a soft, wholesome bite. Made with oats, fresh apples, and shredded carrots, these cookies offer natural sweetness and a satisfying texture. Finished with a light cream cheese glaze, they strike the perfect balance between indulgent and nourishing. Easy to make and great for snacks or dessert, they’re a flavorful twist on a familiar favorite, even a great breakfast option!
These apple carrot cookies are warm, wholesome, and lightly glazed. A perfect everyday dessert.
Ingredients:
Cookies
- ½ cup cashew butter
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup sprouted rolled oats
- ½ cup oat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Sea salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup diced Autumn Glory apples
- Handful of shredded carrots
- Handful of chopped pecans or walnuts
Cream cheese glaze
- ¼ cup cream cheese (dairy-free/almond-based if needed)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cashew milk to thin
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil and cashew butter. Microwave for about 30 seconds and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, oats, and baking soda, and set aside.
- Whisk together the coconut oil, cashew butter, coconut sugar, and egg until a thick mixture forms.
- Pour into the oats and mix until a cookie dough forms.
- Fold in the shredded carrots, apples, and chopped nuts.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto a baking sheet (about 2 tablespoon-sized balls) and repeat until no batter remains.
- Lightly press down the cookies and bake for 15 minutes.
- While the cookies cool, whisk together the cream cheese, cashew milk, and maple syrup to make the glaze. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking tray for at least 15 minutes before cooling on a rack. Do not skip this step! Drizzle with glaze and enjoy.
Recipe created by The Nutritious Kitchen for Superfresh Growers®.