# Paleo Carrot Cake Cookies This DIY Treat Lets One Idulge Without The Guilt By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-08-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-cake-cookie References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/food-fanatic/healthy-and-frosted--pale_b_7629192.html) & [foodfanatic](http://www.foodfanatic.com/recipes/paleo-carrot-cake-cookies-recipe/) This paleo carrot cake cookie dish combines two popular snacks and reinvents them with healthy ingredients. Letting foodies indulge without the guilt, this recipe is ideal for those searching for a tasty and nutritious treat. These paleo carrot cake cookies crafted by foodblog 'FoodFanatic' and are a delicious treat that translates the classic flavors of carrot cake (including the frosting) into cookie form. The recipe omits the use of grains, refined sugars and dairy -- instead using almond meal, shredded coconut, and maple syrup among other paleo-friendly ingredients. The frosting also keeps it paleo-friendly by using blended cashews and coconut butter instead of traditional refined sugars. The recipe uses a similar format to that of a conventional cookie recipe, serving 12 treats. With its delicious taste and paleo-friendly ingredients, this recipe is a healthy alternative to traditional carrot cake or [store-bought cookie treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dible-dough). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Paleo-friendly Treats:** Creating delicious treats using nutritious paleo-friendly ingredients. - **Healthy Indulgence:** Indulging in snacks without feeling guilty by using healthier and nutritious options. - **Reinventing Classic Flavors:** Bringing a new twist to traditional recipes using alternative ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Healthy Food Retail:** Marketing and selling of healthy food products using nutritious and alternative ingredients. - **Personalized Nutrition Services:** Providing nutrition services that cater to individual dietary restrictions and preferences. - **Food Blogging and Recipe Sharing:** Creating and sharing innovative and healthy recipes online for food enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant Carrot Cake Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-carrot-cake.md) - [Nourishing Nutrient-Dense Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ona-cookies.md) - [Nostalgic Low-Carb Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-smartcookie.md) - [Dairy-Free Carrot Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooting-for-you-carrot-cake-slices.md) - [Soft-Baked Free-From Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-chip-cookies.md) - [Indulgent Gluten-Free Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goji-berries-and-chocolate.md) - [Mini Easter Dessert Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-carrot-cake.md) - [Seed Flour Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-flour-cookies.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Carrot Chews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-chews.md)