- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour for a wheat-free option)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (quick oats also work)
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanut butter (xylitol-free and no added sweeteners)
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrots (loosely packed)
- 1 large egg
- 2–4 tablespoons water (as needed to bring the dough together)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce for softness
- Optional: Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Tools: Mixing bowl, spoon, baking sheet, parchment paper, rolling pin, heart-shaped cookie cutter
