Golden Carrot Molasses Gems - KOTA Territory News

Golden Carrot Molasses Gems

1/3 C. vegetable oil

1/3 C. molasses

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1 C. grated carrots

½ C. whole wheat pastry flower

¼ C. wheat germ

2 T. bran

2 T. soy flour

½ tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. cinnamon

¼ C. dry milk powder

2/3 C. raisins

1 ¼ C. rolled oats

In a food processor, blender, or mixing bowl, combine oil, molasses, egg and vanilla.  Blend until smooth and creamy.  Add carrots and blend.

Combine the wheat flour, wheat germ, bran, soy flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg cinnamon and milk powder.  Add to the carrot mixture.  Blend briefly until incorporated.  Stir in the raisins and the oats.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Drop the batter by the tablespoonfuls onto a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.  Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Yield 3 dozen

Approximately 60 calories each.