Oat Cookies with Carrots, Nuts, and Seeds

Ingredients:

• 50 g raisins

• 150 g rolled oats

• 1 tbsp sunflower seeds

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• Cinnamon (to taste)

• Nutmeg (to taste)

• 50 g chopped walnuts

• 150 g grated carrots

• 3 tbsp melted butter

• 1–2 tbsp honey

• 1 egg

• Pumpkin seeds (for decoration)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine oats, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well.

3. Prepare wet ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Add melted butter, honey (adjust to desired sweetness), and raisins. Mix thoroughly.

4. Add the carrots:
Fold the grated carrots into the wet mixture.

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients:
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring, until a cohesive dough forms.

6. Shape the cookies:
Scoop the dough using a tablespoon, shape into cookies, and place them on the prepared tray. Leave some space between each cookie. Press a few pumpkin seeds on top for decoration.

7. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

8. Cool and serve:
Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

• Enjoy with a glass of cold milk or your favorite plant-based alternative.

• Pair with tea or coffee for a delicious afternoon snack.

• Serve with yogurt or cottage cheese for a healthy breakfast.

• Pack in lunchboxes as a nourishing treat.

• Crumble over ice cream or Greek yogurt for extra texture.

Cooking Tips:

• For softer cookies: bake a little less. For crispier cookies: bake a little longer.

• For a vegan version: substitute honey with maple or agave syrup.

• Use rolled oats for a chewier texture or quick oats for softer cookies.

• Add chocolate chips for a hint of indulgence.

• Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes to make them plump and juicy.

Nutrition Benefits:

• High in fiber: Oats and carrots support healthy digestion.

• Vitamin-rich: Carrots are high in beta-carotene (Vitamin A) and antioxidants.

• Healthy fats: Seeds and nuts provide beneficial fats and nutrients.

• Naturally sweetened: Sweetness from honey and raisins reduces the need for added sugar.

• Protein boost: Eggs, nuts, and seeds add valuable protein.