A wholesome snack packed with fruit, vegetables and healthy fats
These cookies are a firm favourite in our house and perfect for batch baking. They’re naturally sweetened with apple, packed with goodness and make a great afternoon snack alongside a cup of tea. They feel like a treat while still providing plenty of fibre, healthy fats and slow-release energy.
Key Nutrition Information
Protein: Approximately 4-5g per cookie
Fibre: Approximately 3-4g per cookie
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (or rolled oats blended into a flour)
- 1 cup wholemeal flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 medium apple, grated
- ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- Optional: 1 scoop protein powder
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
- Stir through the grated carrot, apple and walnuts.
- Add the coconut oil and honey or maple syrup and mix until a soft dough forms.
- If using, stir through the protein powder and chia seeds.
- Roll into small balls and gently flatten onto the baking tray.
- Bake for around 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before storing in an airtight container.
Why They’re Good in Midlife
These cookies are a great example of the “diet of abundance” approach. Rather than focusing on what you’re taking away, you’re adding plenty of goodness in the form of fruit, vegetables, fibre and healthy fats.
The oats, apple and carrot provide slow-release carbohydrates and fibre, while the walnuts contribute healthy fats that support overall health. Adding protein powder and chia seeds gives them an extra nutritional boost and helps make them a more satisfying snack.
They’re also perfect for batch baking, meaning you’ll always have something nourishing ready to grab when hunger strikes.