Food cravings can hit out of the blue and you have to be prepared for anything! These healthy carrot cake cookies are a quick and easy option to make a breakfast on the go and all week long. They also freeze well, so you can save them for a long time (for those moments, when your palate craves a treat). These cookies are literally jam packed with healthy minerals and vitamins from the carrots and zucchini, have a decent amount of protein and fiber! Enjoy them and make sure to save this recipe in My Meals in the Body Beautiful app, because you will definitely want to make them again!
Healthy Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe – YUM!
What you need:
- 1/2 cup, Egg Whites
- 1 1/2 Tsp, Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp, pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/4 tsp, Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Carrots, grated
- 10-12 drops liquid stevia to taste
- 2 Scoops, Whey Protein – Vanilla
- 1 3/4 cup, Oats
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 Cup Zucchini, grated
Yield: 6 servings
What you do:
- preheat oven to 350 degrees
- mix whey protein, oats, spices and baking powder in a medium bowl
- add zucchini and carrots to the oat mixture and stir until combined
- add egg whites, vanilla and stevia to the dry ingredients
- line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop batter onto prepared pan into 12 dollops.
- bake for 15 minutes or until browned on top
- 2 cookies is 1 serving
Serve with some Greek yogurt or scrambled egg whites to make a complete serving of protein. You can make the cookies bigger or smaller as desired. This is just one of the recipes available in the Body Beautiful app – grab it here and enjoy the taste while keeping your waistline thin!
