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    Home » Recipes » Low Sugar Desserts

    Health Nut Carrot Raisin Cookies (Sweetener-Free)

    Published: Sep 11, 2015 · Modified: Nov 5, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    One of the things I value most about my husband is his clean diet.

    Health Nut Carrot Raisin Cookies (Sweetener-Free)

    Before marriage, I dated a few guys who weren't as focused on healthy eating as myself, and it was always a brow-furrowing experience for me to either try to discuss the matter or listen to them adamantly defend certain lifestyle habits.

    I literally wanted to knock a couple of them upside the head!

    All around me, I have seen certain family members and friends pair up and even marry individuals who I would consider healthfully 'bad' for them.

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    Though I couldn't have expressed this prior to getting married, I see now that it's incredibly important to align yourself with someone who has the same outlook on life, in relation to diet and exercise.

    My husband and I motivate each other all the time, and we both agree that the preponderance of our money should go towards our health, primarily, in the form of good food.

    I can't even imagine myself watching someone spend 'our' money on booze, Taco Bell, or the like.

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    As a couple, two people should make each other better, not drag each other down, and I'm so appreciative each day that I'm married to someone who will eat treats like these and love them just as much as I do!

    Following Sam's birth, I really wanted to get back down to my pre-pregnancy weight and clear up a few other health issues I was having, hence, all of these lower sugar recipes I've been posting. I post what I eat, not to please the masses!

    My husband was right on board with my decision, as he is convinced sugar contributes to many of his own health problems, including painful joints and digestive upset.

    This change has been a bit tough, as I have (had) a massive sweet tooth!...but, as usual, this new way of eating forced me out of my date-laced, raw treat shell and into a new way of looking at dessert.

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    Dessert should be sweet, sure, but you should also be able to taste the flavors of the other ingredients, such as the spices and any other add-ins, and it shouldn't make you feel like taking a nap following consumption.

    These cookies are so delicious, they didn't last longer than an hour in our home!

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    5 from 2 votes

    Health Nut Carrot Raisin Cookies (Sweetener-Free)

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time17 mins
    Total Time22 mins
    Servings: 12 cookies
    Calories: 83kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Ingredients

    • ½ c. oat flour
    • 6 T. oats
    • ¾ t. cinnamon
    • ⅛ t. nutmeg
    • ½ t. baking soda
    • ⅛ t. sea salt
    • ¼ c. raisins
    • 1 egg
    • ¼ c. applesauce
    • ¼ c. coconut oil
    • ½ t. vanilla
    • 1 medium carrot finely grated

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Mix dry ingredients (flour, oats, baking soda, salt, raisins).
    • Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl (egg, applesauce, oil, vanilla, carrot).
    • Mix all and let stand five minutes.
    • Dollop the batter onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
    • Bake 15-17 minutes.
    • Cool and enjoy!

    Notes

    WW points (new system): 2

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Sodium: 81mg | Sugar: 2.6g | Fiber: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Calories: 83kcal | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Fat: 5.3g | Protein: 1.5g | Carbohydrates: 8g

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    Comments

    1. Doctor Pragati

      October 06, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      I completely agree about having a spouse that is onboard with your eating/lifestyle habits. I think it's important for the success of your marriage and health!

      Reply
    2. Meeta

      September 15, 2015 at 7:36 am

      Can we store them at room temperature or outside or in fridge and for how long ?

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    3. Holly

      September 14, 2015 at 5:56 am

      You are incredibly blessed to have a husband who is totally on board with you to eat clean. I recently became a clean eater and it has been a source of contention between my husband, kids and I. ?. They think it is okay for me, but they still want to eat chips, pizza , pop, cookies, etc. and don't want my healthy versions of those. They are so skeptical of anything I give them. I do look forward to making these cookies even if I have to devour them myself.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 14, 2015 at 8:54 am

        That stinks Holly! Maybe once they see how great you're looking and feeling, they'll get on board! I hope you enjoy these if you make them. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Shannon

      September 12, 2015 at 11:37 am

      These look delicious! I cannot believe they have no sweetener.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 13, 2015 at 9:54 am

        Thanks Shannon! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Mike@TheIronYou

      September 11, 2015 at 7:28 am

      These bad boys look incredible, such a clever use of oat flour and applesauce.
      Have a great weekend my friend!

      Reply
    6. Cheryl

      September 11, 2015 at 5:31 am

      These sound amazing! But what temp for the oven?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 11, 2015 at 8:04 am

        Sorry Cheryl! It's 350 degrees, and it has been updated. Thanks for catching that! 🙂

        Reply

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