Dessert for 12
Carrot Cake Oat Cookies
Carrots, oats, almond flour, dates, and pecans make softly spiced cookies baked until set and lightly browned.
$1.84for 4 servings
$0.46 per serving$1.84 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: veganricha.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $1.09Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.42Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.51 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsHoney or maple syrupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cups oats
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- good pinch of ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp flaxseed meal
- 1 1/2 tbsp warm water
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 3/8 cup grated carrots
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- raw pistachios (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with the listed oil.
- Stir the flaxseed meal and warm water in a small bowl, then rest it for 5 minutes.
- Mix the almond flour, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Stir in the flax mixture, maple syrup, vanilla, oil, dates, pecans, carrots, brown sugar, and remaining maple syrup.
- Drop 12 portions onto the baking sheet and flatten them slightly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the cookies are set and lightly browned at the edges.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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