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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Soft, chewy, and wholesome healthy oatmeal raisin cookies made with oats, natural sweeteners, and heart-healthy ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Dough Rest 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats Not quick oats
  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup Coconut oil or unsalted butter Melted
  • ½ cup Natural sweetener maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened applesauce Adds moisture
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 cup Raisins Soak optional
  • ½ cup Chopped walnuts or almonds Optional

Equipment

  • 2 Large mixing bowls For wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 Electric mixer or whisk To combine wet ingredients
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons
  • 2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment
  • 1 roll Parchment paper Prevents sticking
  • 1 Wire cooling rack For best texture
  • 1 Cookie scoop or tablespoon For portioning

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), prep baking sheets with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk oil, sweetener, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gently fold wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Stir in raisins and optional nuts.
  6. Use cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion dough onto baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Optional: Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before adding to dough for plumper texture. These cookies keep well in an airtight container for 3–4 days or can be frozen.