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Carrot cake oat biscuits

Image of 11 baked carrot cake oat biscuits sitting on baking paper on a round baking tray on a cooling rack with a wooden spoon on the side
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Preparation time: 40 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 16
 
Serves: 8
Image of 11 baked carrot cake oat biscuits sitting on baking paper on a round baking tray on a cooling rack with a wooden spoon on the side
  • 0.25 serves of vegetables per 
  • 2 biscuits
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Ingredients

1 cup instant oats
¾ cup wholemeal plain flour
1½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp margarine*, melted
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup honey, warmed
¾ cup grated carrot

* Dairy free if using a milk-free margarine

Savvy swaps

You can swap:

Nutmeg
More cinnamon
Instant oats
Regular oats

Tips

  • Oats and wholemeal flour provide a fibre boost. Eating a diet high in fibre can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer. 
  • Carrots provide beta carotene. Beta carotene is important for normal vision.

  • Store in an airtight container. 
  • This is a good recipe for using up carrots that are a bit wilted. 
  • To freeze biscuits, cool and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze until completely frozen and then transfer into an airtight container. 

  • You can save money by using home brand flour, eggs and honey. 
  • Buy ‘Odd Bunch’, ‘I’m Perfect’ or ‘Imperfect Picks’ carrots to save money. 

Method

Step 1
In a bowl, mix together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and pinch of salt.

Step 2
In a separate large bowl, whisk the margarine, egg and vanilla together.

Step 3
Stir through the warmed honey.

Step 4
Add the flour mixture and stir until just mixed.

Step 5
Fold through the carrot.

Step 6
Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 7
Pre-heat the oven to 170oC. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Step 8
Form the dough into 16 rounds and place on the tray. If refrigerated longer than 30 minutes, flatten them a little.

Step 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.

Step 10
Cool on the tray for at least 15 minutes before placing on a cooling rack.

Tips

  • Oats and wholemeal flour provide a fibre boost. Eating a diet high in fibre can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer. 
  • Carrots provide beta carotene. Beta carotene is important for normal vision.

  • Store in an airtight container. 
  • This is a good recipe for using up carrots that are a bit wilted. 
  • To freeze biscuits, cool and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze until completely frozen and then transfer into an airtight container. 

  • You can save money by using home brand flour, eggs and honey. 
  • Buy ‘Odd Bunch’, ‘I’m Perfect’ or ‘Imperfect Picks’ carrots to save money. 

Rating

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