Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies

By Adam Fisher
Published 3/13/2025
Dietitian Reviewed: Erin McNamara, RDN, LDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Low Sodium | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Low Cholesterol | Low Fat | Vegetarian
Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies

These Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies are a heart-healthy, low-sodium treat packed with warm spices, crunchy pecans, and the earthy sweetness of grated carrots. Made with no-sugar-added applesauce and unsweetened dried cranberries, they’re diabetic-friendly and full of flavor without excess sugar. Ready in just 45 minutes, these soft, chewy, and gluten-free cookies taste like a bite-sized slice of carrot cake. Enjoy them as a healthy dessert or snack that satisfies your sweet tooth while supporting your nutrition goals.

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Total Time
45 minutes
Servings
25
Calories
82
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 25 servings

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How to Make Carrot Cake Cookies

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Place grated carrots in cheese cloth and ring out excess moisture; set carrots aside and discard cheese cloth.

  3. Step 3

    In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, and salt using a fine mesh sieve; set aside.

  4. Step 4

    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the applesauce, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl often, until creamy. Add egg, lemon zest, and vanilla; beat until well combined.

  5. Step 5

    While the mixer is on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to wet ingredients in small batches, scraping down the sides of the bowl often, until well mixed. Fold in carrots, pecans, white chocolate chips, and dried cranberries using a spatula.

  6. Step 6

    Scoop cookie dough by rounded tablespoons, placing about 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 14 to 16 minutes, until edges are deep golden brown and cookies are set. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 cookie

82
Calories
2
g
Fat
8
mg
Cholesterol
47
mg
Sodium
15
g
Carbs
1
g
Sat. Fat
1
g
Fiber
1
g
Protein
9
g
Sugars
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