I cover the use of added sugars in my 21 Day Added Sugar Challenge post, however, let's be real: this is a cake cookie recipe! There are some great added benefits to this recipe like the oats, carrots, walnuts, and coconut (unsweetened). If we do the math, each cookie would contain about 2.5 tsp of added sugar. It is recommended that men consume no more than 9 tsp of added sugar per day, while women and children consume no more than 6 tsp per day. So, as it stands, enjoying one, or even two, of these cookies falls neatly below these guidelines and supports MY philosophy of enjoying all foods in moderation and as part of a healthy diet!