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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE)

These healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, spiced with warm cinnamon, are crisp outside. The almond butter gives this little cookie a nice chew on the inside. Sweetened with date syrup and raisins, these cookies make a great dessert on their own or with banana nice cream. They are so legit; you can even enjoy them with a golden milk latte or pumpkin spice milk latte for breakfast.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 203kcal
Author: Gigi & Sersie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats divided (use gluten-free if gluten sensitive)
  • ¼ cup almond butter
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • ½ cup Simple Homemade Date Syrup
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 Tbsp ground flaxseeds or flax meal
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Take half (one cup) of the rolled oats, put them into a small blender, and grind them into a flour consistency.
  • Put the ground rolled oats and all other ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir well. The batter will be stiff and sticky.
  • Prepare a parchment-lined or silicone mat baking sheet pan.
  • Scoop up a small spoonful of cookie batter, roll into a ball (a little smaller than a golf ball, about 1-½ inches or 4 cm in diameter), and arrange them on the baking sheet pan. You should get approximately 24 cookies from this recipe.*
  • Take a spoon and carefully press on each ball to flatten them out slightly.
  • Bake them in the oven for 15 minutes or until slightly browned on the bottom.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes and enjoy!

Notes

  1. This recipe makes 24 small cookies or eight servings (3 cookies per serving). 
  2. When forming the small round balls, your hands will get sticky after making about 3 or 4 balls. Give your fingertips a quick rinse with warm water when they get too sticky, and carry on. The process goes much smoother when you do this.
  3. Enjoy these tasty cookies with a pumpkin spice milk latte, golden latte, or banana nice cream. 
  4. Store leftovers in a covered container for 3 days. They can be refrigerated or kept at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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