Carrot Cake Cookies (Vanilla Protein)

Carrot Cake has got to be my all time favorite dessert so OF COURSE I needed to create my own clean and protein packed alternative.

Clean Carrot Cake Cookies

1.Preheat oven to 375’

2. In a medium to large bowl combine;

2 cups shredded Carrots (2 large)

1 cup crushed or puree’d pineapple 

1 cup unsweetened shredded Coconut 

> mix together 

3. In a glass measuring cup, combine;

3/4 cup unsweetened almond, flax, nut or oat milk

2 scoops vanilla protein powder

1 scoop protein boost (optional)

1 scoop fiber boost

> mix together to form “mashed banana” like consistency

4. Combine Carrot mix and Protein Mix and then add; 

4 tbsp melted coconut oil

1/2 cup cashew butter 

2 tbsp flaxseed meal 

1 tsp cinnamon 

1/8 tsp mace 

1/8 tsp ground ginger

1/8 tsp nutmeg

> Mix together 

5. Combine Carrot mix (dry) and Protein Mix (wet) until well combined. (optional to add 1 cup chopped walnuts).

6. Scoop batter onto silpat (or parchment paper) lined bake sheet. 

7. Flatten mounts with the back of a coconut oil dipped spatula.

8. Bake for 20-25 mins until edges begin to brown. 

SOOO Yummy! and nutrient dense too