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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies [vegan + easily gluten free]

4.9 stars (from 30 ratings)
By Traci York — Updated March 28, 2023 — 85 Comments / Jump to Recipe
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Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, cinnamon spiked Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with applesauce are soft and chewy. This healthy vegan oatmeal cookies recipe is easily made gluten free with gluten free oats and almond flour! | Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Bob’s Red Mill.

Gluten free healthy oatmeal cookies on a sheet pan.

This recipe was first published Jan. 2019, and has been updated with additional recipe and makers notes and photography. The recipe remains unchanged.

Table of Contents

  • Why You’ll Love Healthy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
  • What Makes These Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Healthier?
  • Start with Quality Ingredients
  • Healthy Vegan Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients
  • Quick Guide: How to Make Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
  • *Makers Notes*
  • A Few Recipe Notes
  • More Healthy Recipes with Oats
  • Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe [vegan + easily gluten free]

Why You’ll Love Healthy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

They’re a maker favorite! The V&B commuity is loving these healthier oatmeal cookies. We gotta have healthier options anyway for that pesky sweet tooth! We love em’ for a grab and go breakfast cookie or snack. Here’s why you should give these healthy raisin oat cookie recipe a go: 

  • easy to make
  • naturally sweetened with maple syrup
  • made with whole grains oats
  • freezer friendly
  • gluten free or not

What Makes These Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Healthier?

  • Naturally Sweetened: maple syrup is a perfect partner in healthy oatmeal cookies. It helps make them soft and chewy and offers a naturally sweetened oatmeal raisin cookies option. 
  • Wholesome Ingredients: whole grain and nutty goodness support a wholesome cookie. Organic rolled oats and oat flour, almond flour, (gluten free for healthier gluten free oatmeal cookies) and almond butter make up the bulk of these cookies. To keep the cookies vegan, I use unsweetened applesauce to aid in binding and for added moisture. 
Healthy Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Ingredients.

Start with Quality Ingredients

These healthy vegan oatmeal cookies are made in partnership with Bob’s Red Mill. I’m super excited to share ingredients with the Vanilla And Bean community from a brand I trust for high quality pantry staples to fuel my family’s lifestyle. Bob’s Red Mill ingredients are accessible and offers a wide array of baking flours, whole grain and gluten free options.

Bob’s Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats have an earthy flavor, soft texture and whole grain goodness in these chewy oatmeal raisin cookies. For healthier gluten free oatmeal cookies, make this recipe with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats and Almond Flour. Oats and almond flour are naturally gluten free, but to ensure that these ingredients maintain their gluten free integrity, Bob’s Red Mill handles them with care in their dedicated gluten free facility and batch tests to ensure gluten free status.

How to mix healthy oatmeal raisin cookies.

Healthy Vegan Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients

What I love about this oatmeal cookie recipe is it’s easy to make and the ingredients are pantry staples. Grab a bowl and wooden spoon, here’s the what you’ll need from the larder (see recipe card for details): 

  • Raisins: look for Thompson raisins in the bulk bins for best value. If you have raisins on hand, and if they’re been in the pantry forever like mine, they’ll be dry. Soak them in hot water before mixing into the batter to plump them up!
    • You can opt to omit the raisins in favor or chocolate! See recipe card notes for the swap. 
  • Almond Butter: you can use smooth, no stir, which is rich and thick or the runny gloppy variety with just a few adjustments. Either work in this recipe. 
  • Pure Maple Syrup: a perfect partner with oatmeal and keeps these oat raisin cookies soft and chewy.
  • Apple Sauce: Apple sauce acts as a binder and keeps these cookies soft and moist. Use unsweetened for best flavor.
  • Vanilla Extract: just a teaspoon vanilla extract! A must in cookies. 
  • Almond Flour: I use Bob’s Red Mill Super Fine Almond Flour. It adds nutty flavor and a tender texture to these cookies. And, by the way, it’s gluten free! 
  • Oat Flour: You can DIY oat flour for ultimate ease. I have a How to Make Oat Flour tutorial if needed. 
  • Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (gluten free if needed): Bob’s Red Mill Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats – my choice an earthy flavor, pure and delicious. For healthy gluten free oatmeal cookies, choose Bob’s gluten free rolled oats and almond flour.
  • Cinnamon: just a touch adds richness and depth to these healthy oat and raisin cookies.  
A series of pictures showing 1. soaked raisins in a bowl. 2. healthy oatmeal raisin cookie dough in a bowl. 3. mixed healthy oatmeal raisin cookie dough in a bowl. 4. healthy vegan oatmeal cookies on a sheetpan.

Quick Guide: How to Make Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These healthy oat cookies prep time is about 15 minutes! Just one bowl, a whisk, spoon, a few baking sheets, parchment paper and a cookie scoop are the only tools you need. There’s no resting or refrigerating the cookies, so they can be whipped up when a craving strikes! Here’s how to make em’ (see recipe card for details): 

  • First, let the raisins soak in hot water to plump em’ up! 
  • Second, whisk the maple syrup, almond butter, apple sauce, and vanilla.
  • Next, to the wet ingredients, add the oat flour, rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. 
  • Last, mix throughly, add the raisins (or chocolate), mix again, scoop and finally, bake for about 13 minutes. 

Cool then enjoy! Healthy gluten free oatmeal cookies will last up to a week stored at room temperature or they an be frozen so you don’t devour them all in one setting! They become even softer as they set.

1. healthy vegan oatmeal raisin cookies close up. 2. Healthy Oatmeal Cookies on a plate.

*Makers Notes*

I love reading all your tips and adaptations for these tasty cookies. I’m amazed at how versatile they are! Thank you for sharing. Many thanks to Hope and others who shared their tip about using gloppy/runny almond butter and how to thicken the cookie dough (see recipe notes). Here are a few highlights from the comment section: 

  • Alexandra said: “I opted for cranberries instead of raisins.”
  • Cassandra said: “…did not have almond flour and… so I used Bob’s whole wheat pastry flour. I couldn’t believe how easy and how delicious they are.”
  • Laura said: “I used half the batter to make the raisin variation and the other half to make the chocolate chip. Both were equally delicious! One substitution: I switched 1/3 cup applesauce for 1/3 cup of mashed banana, since that is what I had on hand. It was delightful”
  • Amber said: “I used sunflower butter because that’s what I already had in the Pantry. They turned out awesome the while family likes them!”
  • Madeline said: “I swapped half of the rolled oats for quick oats, and half of the almond butter for peanut butter. I also reduced the maple syrup just slightly and increased the cinnamon to 1 tsp. I will definitely be making these again!!”
Hand holding up a healthy vegan oatmeal raisin cookie.

A Few Recipe Notes

  • Can I freeze cookies? Yes please! To make these healthy gluten free oatmeal cookies ahead of when needed, scoop the cookie dough and place the scoops on a sheet pan. Pop the pan in the freezer for about an hour. When frozen, place the cookies in a storage container. Remove the cookies from the freezer, place on a parchment lined sheet pan and thaw at room temperature. Once thawed they’re ready to bake. You can also freeze the cookies after baking. 
  • Oat Flour: I DIY my own using Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (gluten free if needed). It’s super easy and economical – see my DIY How To Make Oat Flour for more details. 
  • Gluten Free? Look for Bob’s Red Mill Organic Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats and Almond Flour to make these healthy oatmeal raisin cookies gluten free! They’re processed in a dedicated gluten free facility. It’s an easy swap!
  • Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies: Chocolate Fans, I gotchu! Omit the raisins and, for the best texture and flavor, use two different types of chocolate; chunk and chip. You’ll need a dark chocolate bar – go for 70%-80% dark and semi sweet chocolate chips (vegan if needed).

For more recipes using Bob’s Red Mill Organic Rolled Oats and so many other fabulous ingredients, head to their website and see my shortlist below!

More Healthy Recipes with Oats

  • Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
  • 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls
  • Creamy Oatmeal
  • Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk
  • Banana Pecan Oat Waffles

Gluten free healthy oatmeal cookies on a sheet pan.
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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe [vegan + easily gluten free]

Prep Time:15 minutes minutes
Cook Time:13 minutes minutes
Total Time:28 minutes minutes
Servings:32 Cookies
Calories:90kcal
Author:Traci York
A healthier cookie for when you want to stay on track, but have a need to soothe that sweet tooth! Naturally sweetened Healthier Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are soft and chewy, with just a hint of cinnamon. This recipe is vegan, vegetarian and easily gluten free.
*see notes to make these cookies with chocolate chunk/chips and also, gluten free.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (105 grams) Raisins *see notes for chocolate chunk/chips
  • 3/4 cup (230 grams) Pure Maple Syrup room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (130 grams) Smooth Almond Butter no stir or fresh ground almond butter with no additives at room temperature (**see note if using gloppy/runny almond butter)
  • 1/3 cup (70 grams) Unsweetened Apple Sauce room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup (65 grams) Almond Flour I use Bob’s Red Mill
  • 1/2 cup (55 grams) Gluten Free Oat Flour I use homemade, linked here
  • 1 3/4 cups (165 grams) Old Fashioned Rolled Oats I use Bob's Red Mill
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

Instructions

  • Set oven rack to center of the oven and preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line two sheet pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, add the raisins. If the raisins are dry, pour boiling water over them until they're just covered. Allow to set, to plump up, while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Drain and press out the any remaining water before mixing the raisins into the dough. 
  • In a large mixing bowl whisk the maple syrup, almond butter, apple sauce, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. To the wet ingredients, add the almond flour, oat flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Stir for one minute, vigorously, to incorporate the ingredients. Fold in the raisins. The batter should be thick.
  • Using a #50 ice cream scoop (or heaped Tablespoon), scoop the cookies and place them on the prepared sheet pans in 4×5 rows, about 1 1/2 inches apart.  The cookies should hold in scoop form when placed on the sheet pan. If not, see notes**. Bake in a preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until golden on the bottom and top.  
  • Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the sheet pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • To Store: Store cookies at room temperature in a lidded container, stacked between sheets of parchment for up to a week (otherwise they stick together). The cookies will soften further as they set.

Notes

I recommend an oven thermometer and weighing your ingredients using a digital kitchen scale for best outcome. Use the scoop and sweep method for volume measurements if a scale is unavailable. 
Gluten Free? Use Bob’s Red Mill Certified Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats and GF Almond Flour to make these cookies gluten free. These products are processed in a dedicated gluten free facility.
*To make Healthier Chocolate Chip and Chunk Oatmeal Cookies: Omit the raisins and fold in 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped dark chocolate (for chunks) and 1/2 cup (95 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips. 
**If using runny/gloppy almond butter, the cookies won’t hold their shape when scooped. To remedy this, add 2 tablespoons each of oat flour, and almond flour. Stir and scoop. Do a test scoop. If the dough ball still needs more thickening power, add up to 2 tablespoons of rolled oats! 
To Freeze the Cookies: To make these oatmeal cookies ahead of when needed, scoop the cookie dough and place the scoops on a sheet pan. Pop the pan in the freezer for about an hour. When frozen, place the cookies in a storage container. Remove the cookies from the freezer, place on a parchment lined sheet pan and thaw at room temperature. Once thawed they’re ready to bake. You can also freeze the cookies after baking, once cooled. Thaw at room temperature. 
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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  1. Avatar for sarah johnsonsarah johnson

    July 28, 2023 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    Made these today and they were delicious! Chewy and a great texture and not too sweet! I had the gloopy almond buttet so I just added a bit less than the recipe suggested and that worked well. I made these cookies bigger and made 22 cookies and baked them for an extra 5 minutes. Ive made many vegan gf cookies that dont turn out so im very happy with this recipe. Thanks!

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    • Avatar for Traci YorkTraci York

      July 28, 2023 at 8:07 pm

      Hiii Sarah! Oh my gosh… best review ever! SO happy you’re enjoying the cookies. Thank you for your five star review and giving the cookies a go! Hooray!

      Reply
  2. Avatar for Elle TElle T

    April 24, 2023 at 8:33 am

    5 stars
    I have made these three times now and they came out incredibly delicious! I forgot to add in the oat flour one of the times I baked it and they still turned out great!!! I can’t believe these delicious cookies are healthy- ish. I just love live them I could eat countless cookies in one sitting 😋. Thank you so much for sharing this. It is my new favourite recipe. It’s hard to find vegan cookies that are both healthy and delicious at the same in stores. Definitely recommend and giving is 10 stars out of 5.

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    • Avatar for Traci YorkTraci York

      April 26, 2023 at 12:01 pm

      Hooray for 10 stars, Elle! Thank you for your note and giving these little tasty morsels a go. SO happy they’re turned out, even without the oat flour :o !!

      Reply
  3. Avatar for Elle TElle T

    April 10, 2023 at 11:38 am

    5 stars
    I just made these. I even learnt how to make my own hazelnut butter aswell from the millions of nut bag I have in my pantry. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. As a vegan it is so hard to find something healthy in stores (well here in the North of Sweden that is). The fact that these were healthy just made it so much more satisfying. I can’t thank you enough. I followed the recipe to a T and it was just so tasty.

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    • Avatar for Traci YorkTraci York

      July 28, 2023 at 8:35 pm

      Hiii Elle! Thank you SO much for your note and for giving the cookies a go. Amazing with homemade hazelnut butter! SO happy you’re enjoying the cookies!

      Reply
  4. Avatar for Bern TerryBern Terry

    March 28, 2023 at 5:55 pm

    TY Traci! Tried and as I have found with all V&B recipes, this was a great success. Making these for a friend whose diet is egg/gluten/dairy/peanut-free. I did add some ginger and nutmeg and a light sprinkle of cloves to the cinnamon and found that to be a subtle but nice addition.

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    • Avatar for Traci YorkTraci York

      March 29, 2023 at 11:26 am

      Hooray! Super happy to read your note Bern! Thank you for sharing your tips with us. Ginger and nutmeg and cloves sound amazing! Lucky friend :D

      Reply
  5. Avatar for Tracey KinneyTracey Kinney

    January 22, 2023 at 7:08 am

    Is there a way to store these cookies so they stay dry? When we put them in a Tupperware container they tend to build moisture.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 22, 2023 at 9:55 am

      Hi Tracey! These cookies do soften as they set. You can try storing them with a small bowl pinch bowl of rice or you can freeze them after they’ve completely cooled then set at room temperature to defrost as needed. I hope this helps and you enjoyed the cookies!

      Reply
  6. Avatar for Madeline ArmstrongMadeline Armstrong

    January 14, 2023 at 8:48 pm

    5 stars
    Oooo love this recipe! The flavor of these are so good and they really do feel like they could be a great snack or breakfast, not just dessert. I swapped half of the rolled oats for quick oats, and half of the almond butter for peanut butter. I also reduced the maple syrup just slightly and increased the cinnamon to 1 tsp. I will definitely be making these again!!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 16, 2023 at 11:45 am

      Hi Madeline! Thank you for your note, sharing your tips and five star rating. Super happy to hear! Love that PB addition :D ! Yes to breakfast or snack – I love how versatile these cookies are.

      Reply
  7. Avatar for HopeHope

    September 8, 2022 at 9:02 am

    5 stars
    We LOVE these cookies and make them at least 2-3 times per month. Each time, we change it up with the mix-ins: raisins, dark chocolate, dried cranberries, dried cherries, pumpkin seeds… They always turn out wonderfully! We have had the same issue with runny batter because our almond butter is not dry enough but have found just amping up the dry ingredients (a couple more spoonfuls of each – oat flour, oats, almond flour) creates the perfect texture cookie. Our gluten free, egg free, dairy free allergy household thanks you! These are incredible

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      September 8, 2022 at 10:35 am

      Hiii Hope! Hooray! Thank you for your note, giving the recipe a go and sharing your tips! SO happy to hear (!!).

      Reply
  8. Avatar for Cathie QuinnCathie Quinn

    January 11, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    I originally made this recipe for a friend who is vegan and gluten intolerant. For a meat eating, gluten lover, I did not have high hopes but figured he would like them. Imagine my surprise when I discovered they are so incredibly delicious. I adjusted the recipe a bit because after a few days, the cookies were falling apart (still delicious but crumbling). I increased the oat flour to 3/4 cup and decreased the oatmeal to 1-1/2 cups. That did the trick. These are absolutely my favorite cookies and they are so easy and quick to make.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      February 9, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      Hii Cathie! Thank you for your note, sharing your tips and giving the recipe a go! I’m thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the cookies :D

      Reply
  9. Avatar for Molly RugglesMolly Ruggles

    July 12, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are delicious! For those of us who are GF but not vegan, I tried the recipe with an egg instead of the applesauce. It came out wonderfully. I also omitted both raisins and chocolate chips and the cookies were still delicious.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      July 12, 2021 at 2:39 pm

      Hiii Molly! SO happy the cookies were fabulous for you! Thank you for your note and sharing your egg tip. I know this will be helpful to others :D

      Reply
  10. Avatar for LauraLaura

    January 24, 2021 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    Hi Traci! Thank you for this delicious recipe! I just made them and they are amazing! I used half the batter to make the raisin variation and the other half to make the chocolate chip. Both were equally delicious! One substitution: I switched 1/3 cup applesauce for 1/3 cup of mashed banana, since that is what I had on hand. It was delightful!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 24, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      Hi Laura! I”m SO happy to hear you’re enjoying the coookies! Thank you for your note and sharing that banana sub!

      Reply
  11. Avatar for ElaineElaine

    May 19, 2020 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    Thanks so much for this recipe. We did the raisin with dried Tart Cherries. It was a fun twist and it went so well. I threw the littlest bit of chia in at the end as I had binding concerns. One or two fell apart a little, but I think it has to do I was using a tablespoon to measure out and trying to add dough together might have compromised it. I loved your suggestions on baking and learning the degree of the oven. I’m looking forward to investigating that further. I cut just a smidge of the maple syrup and they were still plenty sweet. I made my own Almond flour in the Vitamix. I would love to know how long you do it to make flour. Mine turned out mostly, but I got a smidge of almond butter doing it. I also made the oat flour using Bob’s Red Mill oats in an old coffee grinder. I am completely happy making flour with his oats in the old coffee grinder. My spouse just had some upon waking and felt spoiled. And during a pandemic, cooking matters. Peace to all who read this. We will get through.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      May 19, 2020 at 11:28 am

      Hi Elaine! Thank you for your note and giving the recipe a go! So happy to hear you enjoyed it – I love the tart cherries! I’ve not made almond flour, but my friend at FoolProof Living has a How to Make Almond Flour tutorial – very through post! Yes to cooking and thank you for your encouraging words. Peace to you as well.

      Reply
  12. Avatar for ki Re’ klettkeki Re’ klettke

    May 18, 2020 at 8:54 am

    hi! would it be okay if i substituted peanut butter for almond butter?

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      May 18, 2020 at 9:01 am

      Hi there… I’ve not tried that substitution. Please let us know if you give it a go!

      Reply
  13. Avatar for TraciTraci

    April 3, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    Hi RG! I’m sorry you’re having trouble. Have you tried clearing the cookies on your browser? I attempted to email you with the email you left, but it bounced. I’m attempting to email a PDF to you of the recipe.

    Reply
  14. Avatar for CandiceCandice

    December 24, 2019 at 8:32 pm

    3 stars
    I split the batch and made half chocolate chip and half raisin. The almond butter I used was firm and not oily. The dough was totally scoopable, but these cookies are NOT baking or firming up at all. They’ve been in the oven for going on 25 minutes and they’re just hot scoops of dough : (

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      December 26, 2019 at 2:33 pm

      Hi Candice. I’m so sorry to hear the recipe didn’t work for you. It sounds like your oven isn’t getting hot enough. Do you have an oven thermometer to check the temperature of the oven?

      Reply
  15. Avatar for Terese WeirTerese Weir

    December 21, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    5 stars
    Love these cookies, one of my favorite healthy vegan cookies and easy to make

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      December 21, 2019 at 7:07 pm

      So happy to hear Terese! Thank you so much for your note and rating! :D

      Reply
  16. Avatar for mary S.mary S.

    October 4, 2019 at 9:03 pm

    4 stars
    I substituted apple butter for applesauce

    Reply
  17. Avatar for LaceyLacey

    September 19, 2019 at 11:37 am

    Do you think using one all-purpose gluten free flour would work in place of Almond flour and oat flour? I’m trying to make nut-free and gluten free.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      September 19, 2019 at 11:57 am

      Hi Lacey! Although I’ve not tried it, you can certainly give it a go. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help.

      Reply
  18. Avatar for TraciTraci

    July 18, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    Can I use steel cut oats to make the oat flour?

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      July 18, 2019 at 5:48 pm

      Hi Traci! Good question… I’m not sure since I’ve not tried it. If you give it a go, please let us know how it goes!

      Reply
  19. Avatar for NeenuNeenu

    July 17, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    When i made them first time, they were gone in a day. I have made them several times since then and always loved by every one. I did replace raisins with cranberry that I wash before using them to remove the sugar. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.
    Look forward to trying other recipes.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      July 18, 2019 at 8:48 am

      So happy to hear Neenu! The cranberries sound lovely! Thank you for coming back and leaving a note!

      Reply
  20. Avatar for ariearie

    June 25, 2019 at 11:42 am

    could i use double the oat flour? i don’t have almond flour on hand. wanting to make these today!! thank you

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      June 25, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      Hi Arie! Although I’ve not tried it, you could certainly give it a go. Please let us know how it goes if you do!

      Reply
  21. Avatar for Lorka BirnLorka Birn

    May 27, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    Can I use a granulated sweetener in lieu of the maple syrup? Trying for lower carb for diabetics.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      May 29, 2019 at 10:47 am

      Hi Lorka… I’m not sure. If you give it a go, please let us know how it turns out!

      Reply
  22. Avatar for AmberAmber

    May 16, 2019 at 6:15 am

    5 stars
    Yummy! I used sunflower kernel oil because that’s what I already had in the Pantry. They turned out awesome the while family likes them!

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    • Avatar for AmberAmber

      May 16, 2019 at 6:19 am

      Oops too early in the morning I meant sunflower butter 😉

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      • Avatar for TraciTraci

        May 16, 2019 at 9:31 am

        Hi Amber! Thank you for coming back, leaving a note and sharing your adaptation. So happy to hear you and your family are enjoying the cookies! Hooray!

        Reply
  23. Avatar for BeckyBecky

    April 23, 2019 at 8:16 am

    HI!
    I really want to make these but I am waiting for the GF oat flour and I am allergic to almonds. Can I cub out both flours for coconut flour? Can you advise as to what else I would need to add/change. I am also planning to use tahini instead of almond butter. Or, should I just wait until the oat flour comes… and then how do I sub the coconut instead of almond flour?
    Thanks! Excited to try this!!!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      April 23, 2019 at 9:10 am

      Hi Becky! Thank you for your note. I think tahini would be delicious! If your cookies seem too soft or are not holding their shape when you scoop them, add a bit more oat flour, 2 Tbs at a time to firm the cookies up. As far as coconut flour, I’ve never worked with it, but I’ve read unless you’re willing to experiment, coconut flour is not a 1:1 sub for other gluten free flours (and that goes for gluten free flours in general). So, I would wait for that oat flour unless you want to play with the ingredients! I hope this helps, and you enjoy the cookies! Please let us know how it goes!

      Reply
      • Avatar for Rebecca CulverRebecca Culver

        April 23, 2019 at 10:05 am

        I read that you can replace other flours with 20% coconut flour, so 1/4 cup coconut flour per one cup of other flours. I also read that you need to increase the amount of eggs so per 1/4 cup you need to use 6 eggs. Because I am also allergic to eggs I’m hoping that I can increase the amount of applesauce or tahini. I will decide later if I’m going to experiment with all coconut flour or wait till the oat flour comes… I hate to waste but this is also how you learn. I’ll let you know how they turn out.

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      • Avatar for BeckyBecky

        April 26, 2019 at 11:54 am

        5 stars
        Alright! So I just made the cookies but subbed out both flours for 1/4 coconut flour, tahini instead of almond butter, 1 cup applesauce (it says when using coconut flour to add more wet liquids), 3/4 soaked figs (I need the calcium), no maple syrup, and 2 tbsp rosemary infused coconut oil (did this by melting the oil with a few sprigs). Lastly, I diced the rosemary up super fine, mixed with sea salt and cin and sprinkled on top during the last 2 minutes of baking. The cookies turned out a tad big crumbly… so I think either adding more wet ingredients (maybe more tahini instead of applesauce) next time. I am still waiting for the oat flour to arrive, but when it does I will let you know how it goes with just using the 1/2 cup oat flour and coconut flour instead! The flavor is REALLY good…. I am looking to make this more of a healthy post gym snack or dessert, so that’s why I left out the syrup. Not super sweet but perfect for what I was going for! This is a great recipe!- thanks for sharing!

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        • Avatar for AllyAlly

          September 22, 2019 at 1:11 pm

          It seemed you created a completely different recipe, so it seems odd that you’d rate this one based on your changed ingredients haha…

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          • Avatar for TraciTraci

            September 22, 2019 at 5:05 pm

            Hi Ally! I think recipes that inspire helps us adapt them to our own needs. I appreciate that Becky returned to share her inspired adaptations because there’s probably someone else who her note will help.

  24. Avatar for Racheal Green @ HealthTrendzRacheal Green @ HealthTrendz

    February 22, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    i love gluten free stuff as every time i try to consume anything that isn’t gluten free my stomach gets upset. i have baked these cookies and not only i could process them easily but they taste so good and of course the use of raisins could make anything taste delicious :) Thanks for such a lovely recipe you have a wonderful weekend.! Cheers

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      February 23, 2019 at 10:19 am

      Hi Racheal! Thank you so much for coming back and leaving a note. I’m so sorry to hear of stomach trouble, but am thrilled you enjoyed these cookies!

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  25. Avatar for CorieCorie

    February 16, 2019 at 3:34 pm

    4 stars
    I loved these cookies! I ate one when they came out of the oven, then I ate two more shortly after. So good and hearty. Thank you for this great recipe.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      February 16, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      Hi Corie! Thank you so much for coming back and leaving a note! So happy to hear you’re enjoying the recipe! :D

      Reply
  26. Avatar for AlexandraAlexandra

    February 7, 2019 at 7:58 am

    5 stars
    Hello there, so just made these yummy cookies. I opted for cranberries instead of raisins. I also found the mixture was a little more runny than the look of yours in the pictures so I added another 100g of rolled oats.
    They spread a little more than yours but they are delicious!
    Thank you for the recipe!!

    Also, there is a typo, its 180C not 280C – baking in Greece!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      February 7, 2019 at 9:16 am

      Hi Alexandra! Thank you for coming back and leaving a note (and for the typo correction!!). SO happy you enjoyed the recipe. Good call on the rolled oats. I’m thinking if the almond butter is more oily than the one I used, there’ll be more spread in the cookies. I love your addition of cranberries! I’m going to do that next time I make these. :D

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  27. Avatar for Shelly LShelly L

    January 29, 2019 at 11:41 am

    5 stars
    Made these last weekend using both raisins and chips. Got the “these are dangerous” from my husband. Needless to say, along with some friends we made a pretty big dent in the batch before freezing the leftovers. They are really yummy! And, I love healthier cookie recipes. Thank you for a great one!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 29, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      Hi Shelly! Thank you so much for coming back and leaving a note. Hooray for a healthier cookie and that you’ve a stash in the freezer for future indulgence!

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  28. Avatar for CarolCarol

    January 26, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    A friend and I recently made these cookies with chocolate chips and they were AMAZING! We ate them all in 2 days. D’oh. Neither of us are bakers, but the simplicity of this recipe made it easy for even novices! Of course, ours weren’t as pretty as Traci’s but they were delicious nonetheless. I’m always looking for vegan and gluten free recipes, so this is just what the dr. ordered.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      February 7, 2019 at 9:17 am

      Hiii Carol! Thank you for coming back and leaving a note! So happy you two enjoyed making and baking the cookies together! What fun! Okay… next time you’ll have to freeze half or make a double batch! LOL!

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  29. Avatar for Cassandra FralixCassandra Fralix

    January 26, 2019 at 7:41 am

    5 stars
    The oatmeal raisin cookies are exquisite. I did not have almond flour and was too lazy to make oat so I used Bob’s whole wheat pastry flour. I couldn’t believe how easy and how delicious they are. Thank you so much.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 26, 2019 at 9:29 am

      Hi Cassandra! Thank you for coming back and leaving a note and sharing your subs! Hooray for fabulous cookies! And Bob’s whole wheat pastry flour is just delicious – well don! :D

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  30. Avatar for AlannaAlanna

    January 21, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    These look amazing Traci! Team chocolate all the way. :)

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 21, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      Yaaas! Team chocolate, Alanna! :D

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  31. Avatar for annie@ciaochowbambinaannie@ciaochowbambina

    January 21, 2019 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    Bakers gotta bake and munchers gotta munch! I’ll take a dozen, please! Such a pretty cookie!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 21, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      Haha! You got it Annie! xo

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  32. Avatar for Aysegul SanfordAysegul Sanford

    January 21, 2019 at 3:54 am

    Gimme all the cookies girl.. I love a good oatmeal cookie, especially if it has chocolate chips in it. Anytime of the year.
    You have done an incredible job with these and offering all your helpful tips and tricks.
    Thanks for such a through and helpful post.
    Cheers!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 21, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      You got it Ayse! Anytime of the year, I’m so with you! And, I’ll be happy to share :D

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  33. Avatar for CarolineCaroline

    January 19, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    Traci,

    What a stellar recipe!! My mom and I are enjoying a batch fresh from the oven right now. I always love the added texture of oats in a chocolate chip cookie, and Bob’s flours and oats are just the best. And I love that the dough is just sweet enough. I added two tablespoons of chopped fresh rosemary because it really complements the melty chocolate without being super overpowering. I admit that after trying it the first time, I never make a batch without rosemary these days. And now there’s some dough in the freezer for the next snow day ;)

    Bravo on an absolutely awesome recipe!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 21, 2019 at 3:19 pm

      Hi Caroline! Thank you os much for your note, kind words and coming back and leaving a note! It totally made my day :D I’ve never tried fresh rosemary in chocolate chunk cookies – and I love rosemary! Thanks for the tip. A fun snow day indeed!

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  34. Avatar for Geraldine | Green Valley KitchenGeraldine | Green Valley Kitchen

    January 19, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    5 stars
    Woohoo – I love oatmeal cookies, Traci! I rarely have eggs in the house – so this vegan version is great! Love that they are so easy to make and one bowl is always a winner for me. Can’t wait to try these and share with my work pals! Hope you are having a great weekend.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 19, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      Oh my, me too Geraldine! I love the texture of oats and their earthy notes. I hope y’all enjoy the cookies and you’re weekend is restorative! xo

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  35. Avatar for CoriCori

    January 19, 2019 at 8:46 am

    Hey! Sooo for the almond butter, did you use drippy or something with palm oil (no stir)? These look fantastic!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 19, 2019 at 2:13 pm

      Hi Cori…. I’ll put the link up top… but I use MaraNatha Almond Butter: https://www.amazon.com/MaraNatha-Almond-Butter-Creamy-Foods/dp/B0050IETUE or purchase from the almond butter grinder at the Co-op (or Whole Foods like store). It’s not drippy rather, pretty dry – no stir.

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  36. Avatar for kellykelly

    January 19, 2019 at 8:36 am

    Beauties! I can’t resist melty chocolate in oatmeal cookies; so… devourable. I like using nut butters in baking too, all the deliciousness of a cookie with the staying power of a snack. Yes to maple sweetening, so tasty! Lovely Traci.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 19, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      Thaaaank you Kelly! So true, right? I mean, I love me a good sugar cookie, but sometimes we just need a little more balance :D xo

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  37. Avatar for JeanJean

    January 19, 2019 at 6:20 am

    Fortunately or unfortunately my cookie cravings haven’t subsided since the holidays. Both versions of these cookies appeal to me. My son will appreciate some of these in the freezer to pop in the oven for a quick late night milk and cookies snack.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 19, 2019 at 2:08 pm

      Hahhaaa… mine either, Jean… What is that?! Late night milk and cookies sound fabulous. I know he’ll appreciate it!

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  38. Avatar for Liz @ Floating KitchenLiz @ Floating Kitchen

    January 19, 2019 at 4:58 am

    Oh baby! Snow is coming for me and these are just what I need! They look amazing!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 19, 2019 at 2:07 pm

      A snow day with baking? That’s the best Liz! Stay warm my dear! xo

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  39. Avatar for RonitRonit

    January 19, 2019 at 3:18 am

    Looks real good. Can I replace the almond butter with something else?
    Thanks

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 19, 2019 at 8:05 am

      Hi Ronit! I’ve not tried other nut butters, but as long as you drain off any excess oil it should be fine. I’m thinking natural peanut butter would be a nice alternative. I hope this helps.

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  40. Avatar for Alexandra | Occasionally EggsAlexandra | Occasionally Eggs

    January 19, 2019 at 1:32 am

    5 stars
    You know I’m all about that chocolate, Traci! Love the looks of these cookies, and I would happily sneak one for breakfast knowing that they’re full of wholesome ingredients. Gorgeous.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 19, 2019 at 2:07 pm

      Yes mamma! I know it…. and for breakfast, I’ve been in the cookie jar too :D

      Reply
  41. Avatar for Mary Ann | The Beach House KitchenMary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    January 18, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    I’m team chocolate AND raisins too Traci. I can’t wait to make a batch of these for my good friend’s daughter. I know she’d love them. I don’t need to eat gluten free but I would definitely enjoy these too! Way to go with your partnership with Bob’s in 2019! Can’t wait to see what you’ll be sharing! You know my love for Bob’s products. Happy weekend! Stay warm!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 19, 2019 at 2:06 pm

      I love that both approach, Mary Ann! Hooray! I hope your friend’s daughter enjoys the cookies… so sweet of you to bake for her! You too stay warm… you’ve got snow, big time! :D

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