Banana Walnut Carrot Cake Cookies
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Serves: 8
 
A simple carrot cake cookie made with banana muffin mix, topped with low-sugar frosting and hearty walnuts for a sweet treat!
Ingredients
  • 1 box Simple Mills Banana Muffin Mix
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons of Madagascar Vanilla Bean Ghee
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup water*
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, or pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 medium to large carrots, grated/shredded
  • 1 container of Simple Mills Vanilla Frosting
  • ½ cup raw walnuts, finely chopped
  • Additional optional add-ins: ¼ cup golden raisins and/or extra walnuts
Instructions
  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350ยบ and spray a baking sheet with coconut oil spray.
  2. Combine egg, ghee, vanilla extract and water in a bowl. Add the baking mix and stir until a thick mixture is formed, that of a cookie dough consistency.
  3. If need be, add a tablespoon of water to ensure the dough isn't too dry.*
  4. Next, add in your grated carrots and cinnamon.
  5. Once batter is mixed, spoon large tablespoon sized scoops onto your baking sheet.
  6. Flatten each cookie out with the back of a wet spoon.
  7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes on drying rack before frosting.
  9. After frosting each cookie, sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top.
  10. Best enjoyed with a cup of dairy-free milk!
Recipe by Chickpea in the City at https://chickpeascity.com/banana-walnut-carrot-cake-cookies/