Oatmeal-Almond Raisin Cookies

Egg-free, dairy-free, oil-free, gluten-free option

Thick, chewy, and full of good things, these Oatmeal-Almond Raisin Cookies prove you can enjoy treats and nourish your body!

What Makes These Cookies Special

By incorporating scrumptious, health-supportive ingredients and leaving out added fat and processed sugar, these Oatmeal-Almond Raisin Cookies give you everything you need and nothing you don't!

• Oats and whole wheat flour provide fiber.

• Almond flour lightens the cookies while adding heart-healthy nutrition.

• Applesauce and maple syrup moisten and gently sweeten these wholesome cookies.

• Omitting eggs, oil, and butter means these Oatmeal-Almond Raisin Cookies are low-fat and cholesterol-free. But it’s the taste and texture you’ll remember when you want a satisfying snack or breakfast treat!

How to Make Oatmeal-Almond Raisin Cookies

Mix the dry ingredients. Mix the wet ingredients. Combine them and fold in the raisins, walnuts, and chocolate chips if you decide to use them (and I think you should!).

Scoop them out onto a baking tray, flatten, and less than 20 minutes later, you're done!

Ingredients

1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats

½ cup whole wheat flour, or use gluten-free flour blend

½ cup almond flour

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

½ cup maple syrup

1 tablespoon molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup raisins, soaked in hot water for 5 minutes, then pressed to drain

½ cup chopped walnuts

⅓ cup dark chocolate chips, optional

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, almond flour, flaxseed, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, stir together the applesauce, maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir to combine.

5. Fold in the raisins, walnuts, and chocolate chips.

6. Make cookies by scooping about 2 tablespoons of batter and arranging them 2 inches apart on the tray. Use a small spatula to gently press down, forming cookies about 1/4-inch thick.

7. Bake for about 18 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned on the bottom. Cookies should still be soft when you remove them from the oven.

8. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack or plate to cool. Store in an airtight container.