Carob Chip Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine whole wheat flour and baking soda in a large bowl, whisking together to distribute the leavening agent evenly.

In a separate bowl, mix unsweetened applesauce, honey, and vanilla until well combined.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a cohesive dough forms, being careful not to overmix.

Fold carob chips and chopped nuts into the dough until evenly distributed throughout.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are lightly set but the centers remain slightly soft.

Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.