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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

★★★★★ 8 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin8/27/20

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healthy oatmeal raisin cookies
healthy oatmeal raisin cookies

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a quick and easy option that everyone will love, including the kiddos! These treats are made using rolled oats and coconut sugar and are the perfect melt-in-your-mouth dessert.

oatmeal raisin cookies

Raisin cookies, please!

As a kid, I hated raisins. There was nothing worse than biting into a chocolate chip cookie, only to learn that I had been fooled and what I thought were chocolate chips were actually dried grapes!

Luckily as I got older, my palate widened its range and I started to enjoy raisins in all their shriveled up glory. I even ended up enjoy a raisin cookie every now and again!

That being said, young me would be shocked to learn that current me loves a great oatmeal raisin cookie. But with a recipe this good, how can you say no?!

This recipe blends rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla, and coconut sugar to create a cookie that’s perfectly doughy and totally melts in your mouth. And don’t worry… I didn’t forget the chocolate chips!

plate of oatmeal raisin cookies

Ingredients you’ll need to make oatmeal cookies

These cookies will be rockin’ with a variety of delicious ingredients like rolled oats, almond flour, vanilla, and raisins!

Don’t worry, most of these items are kitchen staples. Take a peek in your fridge and pantry and you’ll probably be able to locate most of what you need!

  • Rolled oats
  • Almond flour
  • Cinnamon
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Coconut sugar
  • Butter or coconut oil
  • Egg
  • Vanilla
  • Chocolate chips
  • Raisins

Tools used to make this recipe

We’ll be using standard baking tools to create this recipe. Nothing fancy will be needed here! Grab the following 6 items and your measuring cups, and you’ll be ready to begin.

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Stirring utensil
  • Something to flatten the dough, like a glass cup

For measurements, you’ll need the following sizes: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, 3/4 cup, and 1 cup.

How to make healthy oatmeal raisin cookies

This is a standard cookie recipe that involves mixing and baking. It’s simple and easy, and the dough only takes 11-13 minutes to bake! In less than 20 minutes, you’ll have ooey gooey delightful oatmeal cookies.

Start making healthy oatmeal raisin cookies by preheating the oven to 350F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, mix the oats, almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

Then, in a large bowl, cream together the coconut sugar and butter. Whisk in the egg, and then add the vanilla.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until everything is very well combined.

Then, add the chocolate chips and raisins.

Once everything is well mixed, form into balls. Line the dough balls onto a baking sheet, and gently flatten each one.

Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely to allow them to set.

Store on the counter or in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy!

oatmeal raisin cookies

Take your cookies to the next level with add ons

A great way to experiment with this recipe is to use fun add ons! It’s also a great way to entertain guests or create a fun make-your-own cookie decorating bar.

Double chocolate
You can never have too much chocolate! Add extra chocolate chips, mix things up with dark chocolate, or create a totally different flavor by using white chocolate.

Candy
Add your favorite candy! Crush up Kit-Kats, M&Ms, Reeces Cups, or even Twix bars and add them to the mix! This would be so delicious.

Sprinkles
Add a dash of color to your cookies with fun sprinkles! Any type will work (nonpareils, jimmies, etc.).

Drizzle
For an indulgent finishing touch, gently pour melted chocolate or peanut butter onto the top of your cookies. If you choose this option, be sure to store in the fridge to prevent melting.

Dried Fruit
Just as you can use raisins in this recipe, you can use other dried fruits too! Feel free to add your favorite. Dried bananas, mangoes, apples, or even blueberries would all taste great!

Substitution options

If you’re missing an ingredient or see something that you don’t like, check this list for easy swap options!

  • Rolled oats: You can swap rolled oats with regular old-fashioned oats! Be sure to pulse the old-fashioned oats in a processor before adding to your mix.
  • Baking soda: If you’re out of baking soda, you can use 3x the amount of baking powder. For this recipe, that means 1.5 tsp.
  • Coconut sugar: Coconut can be swapped with any baking sugar at a 1:1 ratio.
  • Butter or coconut oil: You can use any high-fat oil as the oil base in this recipe.
  • Raisins: You can use any dried fruit in place of raisins, or opt to leave them out altogether.
plate of oatmeal raisin cookies

A healthy cookie dessert

When I set out to make new recipes, I always strive to make them as healthy as possible. This includes my dessert recipes! You may have noticed that I used a lot of “unconventional” ingredients in my baking, opting for whole, all-natural items over processed.

This includes almond flour, coconut sugar, coconut oil, and all-natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. In doing this, my recipes are kept on the healthier side and provide more nutrients than what you’d find in “regular” recipes.

This particular cookie recipe also includes rolled oats, which is the icing on the health cake and provides protein and fiber!

You can never have too many cookies

Here are some more delicious cookie recipes from Erin Lives Whole! Which kind will you be making next? Hint: Try the breakfast option to start your days with a sweet kick!

  • Healthy Lemon Cookies (Gluten-Free)
  • Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
  • Healthy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
  • Flourless Double Chocolate Cookies
oatmeal raisin cookies
★★★★★ 4.9 from 8 reviews

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a quick and easy option that everyone will love, including the kiddos! These treats are made using rolled oats and coconut sugar and are the perfect melt-in-your-mouth dessert.

Prep: 10Cook: 15Total: 25 minutes
Yield 14 cookies 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups rolled oats
  • 1.5 cups almond flour
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup softened butter (or coconut oil, softened)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together oats, almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together coconut sugar and butter. Whisk in egg. Then add vanilla.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until very well combined.
  5. Add in chocolate chips and raisins.
  6. Roll into balls and flatten onto baking sheet. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Let cool completely before eating so they can set.
  8. Store on counter in airtight container or in fridge.
Author: Erin MorrisseyCategory: dessert, gluten-freeMethod: bakeCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free
oatmeal raisin cookies

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  1. Jan alban says

    Posted on 1/16 at 4:46 pm

    This recipe is so good. Even my husband who is not a fan of healthy
    cookies think they are delicious. I added chopped walnuts.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/17 at 8:52 pm

      Hi Jan, so happy you both loved them! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Daniela says

    Posted on 12/4 at 11:26 pm

    Soooo amazing! Like always, delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/5 at 3:12 pm

      Hi Daniela, so glad you loved them!

      Reply
  3. Julia says

    Posted on 6/11 at 8:02 pm

    Made these today and am OBSESSED. Highly rec this recipe for a classic oatmeal raisin taste with ingredients I feel great about! Skipped the chocolate chips. Great recipe as always, Erin!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/11 at 8:49 pm

      Hi Julia, so happy you loved it so much and made it your own!!

      Reply
  4. Miranda says

    Posted on 5/28 at 6:47 am

    Any time my husband and I are randomly craving cookies, I head to ELW because I know I am NEVER let down. These cookies were no exception! So good!! Even my teenage niece who turns her nose up at “healthier” things and my neighbor who stopped by for a few minutes loved them. Will be making lots and lots!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/28 at 12:34 pm

      Hi Miranda, so happy everyone loved them!! Thanks so much for your support! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Ana says

    Posted on 3/29 at 2:27 pm

    I usually don’t have a tendency to comment on blogs, but I literally always feel the need to comment on Erin’s recipes – because all of them are simply incredible. I looked forward to making these cookies for quite some time and I am just blown away with how delicious they are. Love all your creations!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/30 at 8:16 am

      Hi Ana, I am so glad you loved the cookies so much! Thanks for your support!!

      Reply
  6. Melissa says

    Posted on 2/9 at 9:50 am

    These are awesome! I made them for my dad with carob chips as he can’t have chocolate and he loved them. A much healthier cookie and tastes delicious! Husband and kid approved too. Thank you! I love all your recipes!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 2/10 at 8:05 am

      Hi Melissa, I am so happy that you and your family enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  7. Ilana says

    Posted on 12/28 at 6:37 pm

    These cookies were amazing! My oven is unpredictable so the first batch came out a little drier than I wanted but they tasted so good that I decided to make more two days later and cook them for less time. So so happy I did. My husband and I are obsessed

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/30 at 11:08 am

      Hi Ilana, I am so happy you both enjoyed them! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Alaina says

    Posted on 12/13 at 7:45 pm

    Sad to say I didn’t have the best experience with this recipe! At first it had a super crumby consistency. Added extra butter and sugar but it still didn’t bake well. At that point I decided to bake another type of cookie, but open to suggestions on how I could fix it in the future!

    Reply
  9. Morgan says

    Posted on 10/4 at 4:45 pm

    Yummy and easy to make!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/5 at 2:43 pm

      Hi Morgan, thanks so much! Glad you liked them!

      Reply
    • Dianne Kirkwood says

      Posted on 7/18 at 12:19 am

      Would like to know the nutrition on the healthy oatmeal with raisin co

      Reply
      • Erin says

        Posted on 7/18 at 7:50 pm

        Hi Dianne, the nutrition facts are under the recipe and just above the comments. Scroll up a little and you should see it.

  10. Ilksen says

    Posted on 8/30 at 4:01 am

    Is it okay to sub flax egg for the egg? I heard brown sugar can make making drier, so wondering if flax egg being a bit more liquidy could counteract that?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 9/5 at 12:37 am

      Hi Ilksen, I haven’t tried this before, but feel free to give it a try and let me know how the cookies come out.

      Reply
  11. Laura B. says

    Posted on 8/29 at 3:32 pm

    Yum! Made a big batch so I could freeze half of the dough and have cookies on hand for postpartum 🙂 These cookies were quick and easy to prepare and came out light and crispy!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/30 at 11:07 am

      Hi Laura, such a great idea!! So happy you love them!

      Reply

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