Loaded Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

INGREDIENTS

for the cookies

1 cup

instant oats (measured like this and gluten-free if necessary)

3/4 cup

whole wheat or gluten-free* flour (measured like this)

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1 1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

large egg, room temperature

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

pure maple syrup

3/4 cup

freshly grated carrot (about 2 medium, peeled first!)

1/4 cup

finely diced pineapple (fresh or canned in 100% juice and drained)

3 tbsp

raisins

2 tbsp

finely chopped pecans

for the drizzle (optional)

1 tbsp

Greek yogurt cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 tsp

nonfat milk

drops vanilla crème stevia, or to taste