Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Strawberry Cookies, a perfect combination of fresh strawberries and wholesome oats. These chewy treats are not only simple to prepare but also make for an ideal snack or dessert for any occasion. With a touch of cinnamon and natural sweetness from pure maple syrup, every bite is a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a scoop of ice cream, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup instant oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup freshly grated carrots
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, mix the melted coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla until combined. Stir in the maple syrup.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just incorporated. Gently fold in grated carrots.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool on the sheet for at least 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 89
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg