{"id":7343,"date":"2015-07-22T10:45:33","date_gmt":"2015-07-22T14:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/?p=7343"},"modified":"2024-01-25T10:51:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T15:51:42","slug":"healthy-extra-carrot-cake-flapjack-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/healthy-extra-carrot-cake-flapjack-cookies","title":{"rendered":"Carrot Cake Flapjack Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Carrot Cake Flapjack Cookies - all the yummy flavours of carrot cake and perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth with this healthier cookie recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flapjack Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I get cravings for something sweet, I want to make something delicious that is low in points that the whole family can enjoy and these Carrot Cake Flapjack Cookies are perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often when we do some baking with the kids, it's a cake or cookies recipe that contains heaps of sugar and far too much temptation for anyone who is trying to be good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No need to feel guilty when enjoying a couple of these, a perfect treat with a cup of tea or coffee and some chopped fruit like a honey crisp apple. If you love flapjacks then these are a great low alternative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making Cookies with Less Sugar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dried fruit is a perfect ingredient for adding some sweetness and certain kinds qualify as a choice, meaning we can use them in a recipe like these Carrot Cake Flapjack Cookie and keep the value low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have never tried dates, then boy are you missing out, they a seriously yummy and kind of taste like a treacle piece of toffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with some lemon juice, zest and little bit of honey, it becomes a great binder for all the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gluten Free Flapjack Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are a no flour cookie recipe, instead, I opt for some gluten free porridge oats. Also a B choice and one of the main ingredients you will find in a flapjack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey, these yummy cookies even contain some speed foods in the form of grated carrot and did I mention that my kids LOVE them, so it's a great way to sneak some vegetables into their day. They too can enjoy these as a snack.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cinnamon and allspice - the last ingredients and I love the subtle flavour they add to these cookies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other Dried Fruit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the chopped date part of the recipe, you can swap that out for any other dried fruit if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate chips are always a great addition to any cookie recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Oat Recipes<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n