Ratings: (4.7/5 based on 220 reviews)
Servings: 12 cookies
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
If you had oatmeal raisin cookies growing up, you would understand the solid nostalgia that it brings along. Their chewy texture as well as the sweetness of raisins blends to give a perfect, timeless favorite. With this recipe, we have also made this delicious snack vegan and thus, it is still wholesome but with plant-based ingredients. These cookies can be eaten at any time, be it breakfast, school lunches, or for your sweet midnight cravings. They are quite easy to make and if you are a student living alone reminiscing about your home during the holiday season, it is perfect.
Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – A Backstory
Origin– The oatmeal raisin cookies have been around for a long time now. They originated in the 19th century when oatmeal was a key ingredient used in baked goods. Given the fact that it is healthier and wholesome, it was seen as a better nutritional option among many. The British constantly promoted oats during the monarchy as a hearty food for sustenance. Soon, as more people traveled abroad, the oatmeal raisin cookies started becoming a staple in American households as well. With that, the Quacker Oats Company established itself which marketed oats as a much healthier option, and here began the rise of various recipes that were given on the packaging.
Inspiration – We have recently seen social media posts by environmental activists and other promotional activities that are endorsing plant-based diets. Here come the vegan oatmeal raisin cookies crashing in with their delicious flavor and no sacrifices with the taste. We can make it as good as the traditional recipe by swapping a few of the ingredients such as butter and eggs with coconut oil or flaxseeds. These vegan oatmeal raisin cookies retain their texture and taste while also serving as a great option for people’s dietary restrictions. Our goal was to curate a cookie that just doesn’t copy the original one but instead, is something new and special on its own.
Popularity – We have already stated how plant-based diets are so mainstream now that almost all celebrities and influencers are in on it. And well, it is for a great cause as well because by taking one step at a time, we can save the planet. These vegan oatmeal raisin cookies are simple, yet delicious and thus appeal to a wider audience. These have even been added to various cafes and bakeries all across America now with a focus on inducing plant-based ingredients and removing any of the processed ones.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water (to make a flax egg)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins
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Instructions
Step 1: Work on the Flaxseeds
Flaxseed expands and forms a thick texture when immersed in water for a while. Thus, take some flaxseeds and combine them with three tablespoons of water. Stir it and let it sit for a while so it can expand and thicken.
Step 2: Prepping the Oven
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper while putting your oven at 350°F (175°C) so it is nice and warm when we put our cookies in.
Step 3: The Dry Ingredients
Take a large bowl and add rolled oats, flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Add a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness along with ground cinnamon for that warmth it brings to the cookies. Stir it all evenly to mix.
Step 4: The Wet Ingredients
Take another bowl and add together melted coconut oil with applesauce and vanilla extract. Also, drop in the flax egg which we made earlier as it might have thickened all this while.
Step 5: Mix the wet and the dry stuff
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones slowly and keep mixing them until everything is combined. Now add raisins on top and gently fold them into the mix.
Step 6: Cookie Shaping
Scoop a little dough, about 1-2 tablespoons, and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Do not forget to leave space (2 inches) between the dough on the sheet. Gently press them down to flatten them a bit because these cookies are not going to expand as our traditional ones.
Step 7: Bake
Now put the tray in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. Keep checking up on them until the edges are brown. The time could be more or less depending upon this factor. You might notice the center looking a bit soft but it will become firm upon cooling down.
Step 8: Serve
This is the last and the happiest step of all. Take your tray out of the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer them to a wiring rack to let them cool off completely. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Value Per Serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
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