Ingredients needed to make these healthy oatmeal raisin cookies

This oatmeal raisin cookie recipe is made with some simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

• Almond flour: Almond flour is the main flour in this recipe. We will be using 2 cups. I like using finely ground blanched almond flour because I find that it gives these cookies the best consistency.

• Oats: Rolled oats are must in this recipe!

• Baking soda: Baking soda helps puff up these cookies.

• Salt: Salt helps enhance the flavor of these cookies.

• Eggs: Eggs help bind these cookie together. They also provide some moisture.

• Coconut sugar: Adding coconut sugar gives these cookies the perfect sweetness. Feel free to substitute in white sugar or brown sugar if you prefer.

• Refined coconut oil: Refined coconut oil is neutral in taste and smell. You can use regular, unrefined coconut oil as well but the cookies may have a slight coconut taste and smell.

• Almond butter: Almond butter helps add a chewy texture to these cookies. Feel free to use any creamy nut butter that you like.

• Vanilla extract: A splash of vanilla extract helps enhance the flavor of these cookies.

• Raisins: What are oatmeal raisin cookies without raisins? You can use 1-2 cups of raisins.

What makes these oatmeal raisin cookies healthy?

There are a few reasons why I love these healthy cookies so much!

The main flour in this recipe is almond flour! Almond flour is a great gluten free flour substitute. Since it is made with only one ingredient, ground almonds, it is a healthier alternative to traditional flour. Almond flour is higher in fats and lower in carbs than traditional flour but it offers many other nutritional benefits like vitamin E, protein and magnesium.

The main sweetener in this recipe is coconut sugar. Besides being a great substitute for white and brown sugar, coconut sugar is a great natural plant based sweetener. However, regular sugar and coconut sugar do have very similar qualities when it comes to nutrition and calories.

Lastly, oats! They add flavor and a slight chewy texture in these cookies. Oats also have many great nutritional benefits such as whole grains, protein and fiber.

Why you’ll love oatmeal raisin cookies

• They are made with finely ground almond flour.

• These almond flour oatmeal raisin cookies are a healthy twist on traditional oatmeal raisin cookies.

• Healthy oatmeal raisin cookies are naturally sweetened with coconut sugar.

• These cookies are can be made gluten free by using gluten free rolled oats.

Baking supplies needed to make easy oatmeal raisin cookies

You will need a few simple baking items to whip up these tasty cookies.

• Two cookie sheets
• Parchment paper
• Medium mixing bowl
• Large mixing bowl
• Mixing spoon
• Cookie scoop or spoon
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons

How to store these healthy cookies?

Not only are these cookies loaded with healthy ingredients but they also can be made ahead of time.

These cookies can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 3 months.

I love storing my baked goods in the freezer! They last so much longer (and I kind of love a chilled cookie!) and I always have yummy treats on hand when we have guests.

If you love these cookies, make sure to try these other healthy cookies recipes below

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookies

Double Chocolate Coconut Oil Sea Salt Cookies

Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches

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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (gluten free)

Where are all my oatmeal raisin cookie lovers? They are super soft, fluffy and loaded with oats, cinnamon and raisins.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy oatmeal cookie recipe, oatmeal cinnamon raisin cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies easy

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 24

Calories 171kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 eggs large
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• ½ cup coconut oil melted and cooled
• ½ cup almond butter or creamy nut butter of choice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 ½ cup raisins

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl add the almond flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Mix and set aside.
• In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, coconut sugar, coconut oil, almond butter, vanilla and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
• Fold in the dry flour mixture into the wet mixture just until combined. Now gently fold in the raisins.
• Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, make 24 cookies and place them evenly spaced on the baking sheets. Lightly flatten the cookies so they are about ¼-½ inch thick.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes.
• Let the cookies cool slightly and then enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

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