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.
Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Wholemeal Carrot Cookies
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.