Oatmeal and carrot cookies on rye flour

4 servings

30 minutes

Oatmeal-carrot cookies made with rye flour are a fragrant and healthy treat that combines the rich flavor of rye flour, the sweet tenderness of carrots, and the pleasant nutty crunch of cashews. The origins of such baking trace back to traditional Russian cuisine, where simple yet nutritious ingredients are valued. Oats add softness to the baked goods while ginger adds a spicy freshness. These cookies are not only tasty but also healthy since carrots are rich in vitamins and rye flour contains valuable dietary fibers. They are perfect for a cozy tea time or as a healthy snack. The delicate texture pairs with the light crunch of nuts, and the natural sweetness of maple syrup makes it especially enjoyable. Ideal for those striving for proper nutrition without sacrificing small gastronomic pleasures.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 662.5
• Proteins: 11.9g
• Fats: 39.2g
• Carbohydrates: 68.3g

Ingredients

• Rye flour: 1 glass
• Oat flakes: 1 glass
• Roasted cashews: 130 g
• Salt: pinch
• Soda: 0.5 tsp
• Grated ginger: 1 tsp
• Maple syrup: 0.5 glass
• Vegetable oil: 0.5 glass
• Carrot: 250 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare two mixtures in different containers. Dry mixture: 1 cup rye flour, 0.5 teaspoon baking soda, a pinch of salt, 1 cup oatmeal, 130 grams of lightly crushed cashews, carrot (grated finely). Mix everything.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rye flour: 1 glass
   • Soda: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Oat flakes: 1 glass
   • Roasted cashews: 130 g
   • Carrot: 250 g

2. Syrup: 0.5 cup of maple syrup, 0.5 cup of vegetable oil, 1–1.5 teaspoons of grated fresh ginger.

   Required ingredients:

   • Maple syrup: 0.5 glass
   • Vegetable oil: 0.5 glass
   • Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon

3. If maple syrup is unavailable, you can add 0.5 cup of sugar, but then the mixture needs to be heated on the stove.

   Required ingredients:

   • Maple syrup: 0.5 glass

4. Mix two mixtures and bake at 180 degrees for 10-15 minutes.