Description
Soft and chewy carrot cake protein breakfast cookies made with oats, Greek yogurt, and warm spices. A healthy high protein meal prep breakfast ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl stir together oats, cinnamon, ground ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl whisk Greek yogurt, egg, maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture.
- Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each cookie to about half inch thick. You should have 8 cookies.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy chilled or warm slightly in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American