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Dec 6, 2019(updated December 17, 2022)

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

4.17 from 43 votes
By Dani Spies
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These oatmeal raisin cookies are quick and easy to make in one bowl! Filled with sweet raisins, wholesome oats and plenty of cinnamon spice, these delicious vegan cookies are hearty, healthy, and satisfying. It doesn’t get much better than an irresistible old fashioned oatmeal raisin cookie! 

3 oatmeal raisin cookies stacked

I can’t believe this is the first time I am sharing an Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe with you (what the what?!).

Better late than never, I suppose, so let’s get to it.

There are so many ways to make an oatmeal raisin cookie; crunchy, chewy, crisp, etc.

This particular recipe is more cake-like (which I love) and comes together in just one bowl with no fancy tools needed. Just dump, stir, bake and enjoy!

Ingredients In Healthier Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

You probably already have all of the ingredients for these healthier oatmeal raisin cookies in your pantry right now. This easy cookie recipe calls for white whole wheat flour, oats, coconut sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, coconut oil, applesauce, ground chia seeds, water, vanilla, and chopped walnuts. Oh and raisins, of course!

How To Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Not only are these cookies absolutely delicious, they’re so easy to make! They are made in one bowl in just about 20 minutes!

  1. Start by combining oats, white whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and kosher salt in a large bowl.
  2. Make the chia egg by mixing ground chia seeds with water in a small bowl and let this mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  3. Add all wet ingredients; including chia egg, in the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until you have a thick, cookie-dough consistency.
  4. Next, add the walnuts and raisins to the dough and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  5. Spoon out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place the cookie dough balls on the baking sheet and gently press down into cookie shapes. These cookies don’t spread very much while baking, so you want to form them into a cookie shape before baking.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes and until cookies are lightly browned on top and set through.
  7. Cool, eat and enjoy!

How To Make A Chia Seed Egg

These oatmeal raisin cookies are completely vegan and the recipe calls for a chia egg. If you’ve never made a “chia egg” before, it’s very easy and replaces traditional eggs in recipes. Combine ground chia seeds with water in a small bowl and let rest for 5 minutes or until thickened. This mixture gets added to all of the other wet ingredients just as a regular egg would.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Variations

  • If you prefer chocolate over raisins, that would be a delicious swap. You can also use a combination of the two.
  • If you’re not concerned with baking a vegan or egg-free cookie, you can always use 1 egg instead of the chia seed/water mixture.
  • For a nut-free cookie, feel free to leave out the walnuts. You can even try chopped pecans or almonds instead of the walnuts.

baked oatmeal raisin cookies on a counter

How To Store Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Any longer than that, you can store them in the fridge for up to about 7 days.

Can You Freeze Oatmeal Raisin Cookies?

These baked oatmeal raisin cookies will keep well in a freezer-safe, airtight container in the freezer for 3-4 months.

You can even freeze these oatmeal raisin cookies before baking. This is super convenient because you can have freshly baked cookies in minutes. I recommend, first freezing in balls on a parchment lined pan. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag or container.

To bake from frozen, simply take out as many as you want and allow cookies to sit at room temperature for a few minutes prior. Then, press them down into a cookie shape on a baking sheet and bake as instructed.

While I make these oatmeal raisin cookies year round, they’re especially good for the holidays. I package the cookies in little tins or cellphone bags and give them out to family, friends and teachers. Everyone just loves to receive a home baked treat! So what are you waiting for?! Happy baking!

More Cookie Recipes To Enjoy:

  • The Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Low Carb Ginger Cookies
  • Soft Ginger Cookies

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4.17 from 43 votes

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These oatmeal raisin cookies are quick and easy to make in one bowl! Filled with sweet raisins, wholesome oats and plenty of cinnamon spice, these delicious vegan cookies are hearty, healthy, and satisfying. It doesn't get much better than an irresistible old fashioned oatmeal raisin cookie! 
Course: DESSERT
Cuisine: American
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 111kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1.5 cups oats
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F/176C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silpat mat or parchment paper (you can also just spray the pan with some cooking spray). You choose!
    bakine sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine oats, white whole wheat flour, light brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and kosher salt. Gently toss everything together.
    dry ingredients in large bowl
  • Combine ground chia seeds with water in a small bowl and let rest for 5 minutes or until thickened.
    chia egg
  • Add in chia mixture, coconut oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract into the bowl with the dry ingredients . Mix everything together until you have a thick, cookie-dough consistency.
    wet ingredients added to dry ingredients
  • Add in the walnuts and raisins, stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
    oatmeal cookie batter with raisins and walnuts
  • Scoop up a tablespoon of dough and use your had to form a ball, place on the baking sheet and squish down a bit with your fingers so they look like fat discs. These cookies don't spread a lot once they cook, so you want to form the into a cookie shape before baking.
    oatmeal raisin cookies on bakings heet
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned on top and set through. Repeat until you have used all of your dough. Cool, eat and enjoy!
    freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies

Notes

*Storage: I like to keep these stored in an airtight container on my counter for up to 5 days. You can also store them in the fridge or pop them in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Gesenia says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    Can I swap the coconut oil for another kind?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 7, 2018 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      yes! you can use butter or avocado oil or really any oil you prefer.

      Reply
      • Maria says

        March 26, 2020 at 9:09 pm

        Could I use applesauce or yogurt in place of coconut oil?

        Reply
        • Dani says

          April 3, 2020 at 5:37 pm

          I bet you could, but it will make them sweeter, for sure.

          Reply
  2. Deborah says

    July 31, 2018 at 2:36 am

    5 stars
    Looks delicious! Could I substitute spelt for the wheat flour??

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 16, 2018 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      yes!

      Reply
  3. Tina Wood says

    December 8, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe, can I swap out the apple sauce?? Xx

    Reply
    • Dani says

      December 11, 2019 at 5:14 am

      You can try mashed banana or some greek yogurt – I bet either of them could work.

      Reply
  4. Lori Cahill says

    December 10, 2019 at 9:35 am

    How would you make this recipe gluten free? Thanks

    Reply
    • Dani says

      December 11, 2019 at 5:15 am

      You can try subbing in a 1:1 Gluten Free flour mixture!

      Reply
  5. Jeannette says

    January 5, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    I made these cookies first without them nuts and then another batch with pecans and chocolate and they’re both delicious to enjoy with my coffee and tea. Dani could almond flour be substituted for the regular flour?

    Reply
  6. nyl says

    January 12, 2020 at 10:17 pm

    Can I do a flax egg instead of Chia?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      January 14, 2020 at 11:15 am

      I think that would work just fine for this recipe.

      Reply
  7. Van says

    February 3, 2020 at 8:32 am

    5 stars
    Dani,
    I love your recipes. Can I please ask for a simple recipe for applesauce. In the UK they normally have jars of applesauce full sugar (and it is normally eaten with pork). I think they sell mashed up apples in pouches for babies. But I do not think it is been used as it is in the USA

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 17, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      I actually have one, enjoy! https://cleananddelicious.com/homemade-applesauce-no-fancy-tools-needed/

      Reply
  8. Julie L says

    April 19, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    So moist and yummy! I was out of a couple things so I had to substitute all purpose white flour for white whole wheat and also had to use light brown sugar instead of coconut sugar. I added extra raisins and omitted the walnuts. They still turned out amazing. Now I need to stop eating them!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 21, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      Haha! Stopping is always the trickiest part.

      Reply
    • Lauren says

      August 20, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      I was gonna sub the same ingredients thanks for letting us know they turned out okay !

      Reply
  9. Kellie says

    January 19, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    I’m pregnant and was craving this. They are so good, not to sweet! I used gf flour and coconut sugar! Yum! It is hard to just eat one

    Reply
  10. Sarah Mitchell says

    March 11, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    Thanks so much for this recipe! They got many smiles and compliments! I used whole wheat pastry flour, cinnamon applesauce, and ground flax in place of the chia because these are what I had on hand. Thanks again! My new go-to recipe!

    Reply

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