These cookies offer a nourishing blend of fiber, healthy fats, and phytonutrients. Rolled oats, shredded carrots, and applesauce provide fiber to support digestion and keep you feeling full. Avocado oil and chopped nuts add heart-healthy fats, while carrots contribute beta-carotene and other antioxidants that help protect your cells. A wholesome, satisfying bite in every cookie!

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1 large egg

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil

• ⅓ cup maple syrup (or honey)

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1½ cups rolled oats

• ½ cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)

• ¼ cup raisins (optional)

• ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.

2. In a medium bowl, mix shredded carrot, applesauce, egg, avocado oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.

3. Add oats, flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Stir until well combined.

4. Fold in chopped nuts and raisins (if using).

5. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.

6. Bake for 15 minutes, or until edges are golden and cookies are dry to the touch.

7. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.

Storage

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

• Freeze for longer storage — up to 3 months.

Makes 12 cookies

With a blend of fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness, these bites provide a gentle way to support digestion while offering a quick and nourishing snack. Keeping a batch on hand makes it easy to add extra fiber to your day without much effort.