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published: Feb 12, 2022 · modified: Jun 21, 2022 by Freya · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Delicious and Easy Carrot and Coconut Cookies

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Vegan carrot coconut cookies. The humble carrot is like your reliable work colleague or best mate. They always turn up for you, they've got your back and you know you can trust them. A carrot will always taste delicious whatever time of the year you get them and it can perform perfectly in both sweet and savoury dishes.

A tray of carrot coconut cookies
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If you're a regular of this blog, you'll know that I like using unusual ingredients, or mixing things up, and these cookies, whilst using perfectly normal ingredients, has one unusual one: cooked carrots.

Yes, yes, I know, "carrot cake!" I hear you cry. But these cookies are not carrot cake. They are more scrumptious than carrot cake. They are healthier. They are easier. They last ages in the biscuit tin.

I love to spend my evenings browsing vintage cookbooks for ideas that I can veganise, and these cookies jumped out to me: the Betty Crocker Cooky book has been a source of unending inspiration, and whilst some of the recipes may seem quaint, good flavor is always in fashion.

A tray of coconut carrot cookies

My carrot and coconut cookies are simple: just stir, drop and bake. The icing is optional if you want a healthier cookie, but it does add a luscious fruity sweetness.

How do you make Vegan Carrot Coconut Cookies?

  • In a large bowl, blend together the wet ingredients, which is to say, the butter, cooked carrots, yogurt and also the sugar. Don't worry, this mixture will not not properly amalgamate at this point. In fact, it will look a bit gross.
  • Sift in the dry ingredients (except the coconut), and mix well. I have recommended wholemeal flour, and I stirred in the little bits left in the sieve too.
  • Fold in the coconut, and then, using a spoon (or medium cookie scoop), drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a prepared cookie sheet.
  • They will spread out a little during baking but not hugely so.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until no longer wet on the top, then leave to cool on a cooling rack.
  • If you wish, go ahead and ice them once cool.

What ingredients are in Vegan Carrot Cookies?

A close up of carrot cookies
  • Cooked Carrots. The most important ingredient! I boiled up 300g of raw carrots, and used about half of this amount for these cookies, so I would say that 150g raw carrots = 1 cup cooked. You could also use tinned carrots if you prefer, thoroughly drained. Make sure that the carrots are cooked completely, almost to the point of the collapse.
  • Dessicated Coconut. This is optional, and if you absolutely hate coconut, then just omit it. I would recommend adding some sultanas or walnuts to the mixture instead though.
  • Yogurt. I used Alpro plain yogurt. This is one of my go-to egg replacers. When I'm veganising a recipe, I try to imagine the texture of the finished product: do I want it to be crisp, moist or chewy? Then I decide what type of egg replacer to use.
  • Vegan Butter. I used Flora Plant-Based butter, although this is not my favourite vegan butter. I find it difficult to find other brands locally. You could easily replace this with vegetable oil or melted (and cooled) coconut oil.

Modifications

A tray full of cookies
  • Omit the coconut if you don't like it.
  • Add a quarter cup of vegan chocolate chips
  • Add a quarter cup of sultanas
  • Add a quarter cup of chopped walnuts
  • Use plain white flour instead

FAQ

Can I use Gluten-Free Flour?

Yes! You can use any gluten-free flour of your choice.

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  • Turtle-style Cookies
  • Delicious Tangy Lemon Cookies
  • Lofthouse Cookies
  • Anzac Biscuits, oaty and delicious

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📋 Recipe

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4.88 from 41 votes

Vegan Wholemeal Carrot Cookies

YIELD 24 cookies
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Don't let the healthy name put you off, these cookies are delicious and full of flavour!

Equipment

  • 2 lined baking trays

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Butter vegan, or vegetable oil
  • 6 tablespoon Sugar
  • ¼ cup Plain Yogurt vegan
  • ½ cup Carrots cooked, mashed
  • 1 cup Wholemeal Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 6 tablespoon Shredded Coconut
  • pinch Salt

Icing

  • 1 cup Confectionary Sugar sieved
  • 2 tablespoon Orange Juice I use freshly squeezed
  • ¼ teaspoon Orange Zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 190c
  • In a large bowl, blend together all the wet ingredients, the butter (or oil if using), mashed carrot and yogurt. It will not form a smooth mixture so don't worry, just make sure it's as amalgamated as you can.
  • Sift in the flour, salt and baking powder. Add the bits of wholemeal left in the sieve to the mixture too.
  • Gently fold in until thoroughly mixed and then fold in the coconut.
  • Using a spoon or medium cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture on your prepared baking sheets, leaving 2" between each cookie.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until the top is no longer wet.
  • Leave to cool for a minute on the baking sheet, then remove to cool completely on a cooling rack.

To make the Icing

  • Whisk the icing sugar, lemon juice, zest and maple syrup together. Icing needs to be thick enough that it doesn't drop off a spoon. Add a little more juice or icing sugar to achieve the right consistency.
  • Using a teaspoon, smear the icing over the cookies. Grate a little extra orange zest on the icing whilst still sticky, then leave to set.
RECIPE BY Freya

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Alexandra says

    February 28, 2022 at 7:11 am

    5 stars
    Love these delicious cookies and that wonderful icing!

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  2. Amy says

    February 28, 2022 at 7:11 am

    5 stars
    What a great combination or carrot and cookies! Loved the zing from the orange zest too.

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  3. Agnieszka says

    March 01, 2022 at 3:31 am

    5 stars
    Amazing cookies! Thanks for the recipe.

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  4. Emily says

    August 15, 2022 at 7:34 pm

    5 stars
    These were so good!

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  5. Amy Liu Donga says

    August 17, 2022 at 12:53 am

    5 stars
    Such an easy, healthy
    , and delicious treats to make for the kids, yum!

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