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    Vegan Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

    May 11, 2022 · 39 Comments

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    These vegan oatmeal cookies with raisins (or vegan chocolate chips) are the same chewy, sweet, soft cookies from your childhood but made vegan with simple ingredient swaps! Just 12 simple pantry ingredients and 30 minutes + refined sugar-free and gluten-free options included!

    several completed Vegan Raisin Oatmeal Cookies spread out on a white surface

    Thick, Chewy Vegan Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins or Chocolate

    Oatmeal cookies are practically ingrained into my (and many others) childhoods. They’re soft, chewy, and slightly crisp on the edges. Now with this easy vegan oatmeal cookies recipe, you can enjoy cookies just like the ones you grew up eating but 100% egg and dairy-free, and ready in 30 minutes!

    With brown sugar, vegan butter, and chewy oats and raisins, these vegan raisin oatmeal cookies are everything you desire but plant-based, studded with sweet raisins and warming cinnamon. They’re also easy to adapt, with several add-ins to choose from and replacements if you aren’t a fan of raisins (like vegan chocolate chips or vegan oatmeal cranberry cookies).

    Since these cookies don’t spread much in the oven, you can also shape them to your liking (i.e., vegan oatmeal cookie balls vs. flattened into more traditional cookies). You could also use several ingredient swaps if you want a slightly lighter treat. I.e., using unrefined sugar, some whole wheat flour, less oil, etc. Keep reading for all the recommendations and advice.

    Once baked, enjoy these chewy brown sugar oatmeal cookies with a glass of your favorite dairy-free milk, and then store the leftovers for up to a week in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer! That way, you always have a snack to grab when needed!

    The Ingredients

    You need 12 ingredients to make this vegan oatmeal cookies recipe. However, you probably already have at least 90% of them in your pantry/kitchen!

    The Dry Ingredients

    measured out ingredients for Vegan Oatmeal Cookies against a white surface
    • Flour: You can use all-purpose flour or a 50/50 combination of AP flour and whole wheat flour. Spelt flour should also work.
    • Oats: You need old-fashioned oats/ rolled oats for these cookies. Use gluten-free certified oats if necessary.
    • Add-ins: I added raisins and walnuts this time. However, pecans or pistachios (or pumpkin seeds/sunflower seeds for nut-free oatmeal cookies) would also work. Keep reading for other add-in options.
    • Brown sugar: Brown sugar oatmeal cookies have a wonderful caramel flavor. However, you could use coconut sugar as an unrefined sugar option. Also, feel free to reduce the amount slightly, if preferred.
    • Leavening agents: This vegan oatmeal cookies recipe relies on baking powder and baking soda for the correct texture.
    • Salt: To enhance the various flavors.
    • Cinnamon: These vegan raisin oatmeal cookies wouldn’t be the ones from my childhood without the subtle warmth of cinnamon throughout.

    The Wet Ingredients

    • Vegan butter: Use your favorite vegan butter at room temperature. Different brands may affect how much the oatmeal cookies spread, so feel free to experiment.
    • Flax egg: You’ll need ground flaxseed and water. You can grind the seeds yourself in a coffee/spice grinder or high-speed blender.
    • Vanilla extract: Use pure, natural vanilla for the best flavor.

    Optional Add-ins and Variations

    There are several simple ways to adapt and add to these vegan oatmeal raisin cookies, including:

    • Spices: Chai spice or pumpkin spice would work well in this vegan oatmeal cookies recipe.
    • Vegan chocolate chips: To make vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, your favorite dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks. Use sugar-free chocolate, if preferred.
    • Other dried fruit: Chopped dates, dried cranberries, apricot, pineapple, etc.
    • Coconut: Add a few tablespoons of unsweetened shredded coconut to the cookie dough for texture and flavor. Pair that with dried pineapple for delicious tropical vegan oatmeal cookies.

    How To Make Vegan Raisin Oatmeal Cookies?

    • 1) First, preheat the oven to 350F/177C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
    • 2) Then, in a small bowl, combine the water and ground flaxseed and mix well for a minute. Then let sit for at least 5 minutes to thicken.
    process of adding water to flaxseed
    • 3) Next, in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat the vegan butter and sugar until light and fluffy (usually between 1-2 minutes).
    process of adding sugar to mixing bowl with butter
    • 4) Add the vanilla and flax egg and mix for 1-2 minutes. Then add the flour, cinnamon, leavening agents, salt, and oats, and mix until just combined. Finally, if using them, fold in the raisins and chopped nuts.
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    process of adding cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda to mixing bowl
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    • 5) Then, roll the dough into balls around 1 ½-inches wide and bake them for 8-10 minutes. Leave them to cool on a wire rack and then enjoy!
    rolled dough ball on parchment paper

    If you’d prefer a more traditional cookie shape, flatten the balls into your desired shape. These vegan oatmeal cookie balls don’t spread in the oven.

    FAQs

    Can I make vegan gluten-free oatmeal cookies?

    Ensure the oats are certified gluten-free. Also, you could experiment with substituting the wheat flour for an all-purpose gluten-free flour blend, like King Arthur’s or Bob’s Red Mill.

    Avoid single flours like almond flour or coconut flour, as they absorb and react with ingredients differently, so would require further recipe tweaks.

    Can I make them sugar-free?

    You could try this recipe with a sugar alternative, though I recommend a brown sugar replacement for the best flavor.

    Can I use quick oats?

    You can if that’s all you have. However, the texture will vary, and they’ll likely be less chewy. I prefer to use whole oats whenever possible, though.

    Can I substitute the vegan butter?

    You may be able to use coconut oil instead. If your purpose is to reduce the amount of oil used in this recipe, you could experiment with swapping 1-2 tablespoons of the vegan butter/oil with unsweetened applesauce or nut butter.

    Top Recipe Tips and Notes

    • For a firmer cookie: Increase the cooking time by 2-3 minutes for crunchier cookies.
    • Adjust the shape: If you don’t flatten the vegan raisin oatmeal cookies before baking, they’ll bake as vegan oatmeal cookie balls, so flatten them if preferred.
    • Measure the flour correctly: Use a spoon to add the flour to a measuring cup without pressing or packing it down. Then use the back of a knife to level off the top. If you add too much flour, the cookies will end up very dense.
    • Don’t over mix: If you overwork the gluten in the dough, it will affect the texture.
    • Allow them to cool: Immediately from the oven they’ll be fairly soft and fragile, so allow them to cool.
    • If the dough is really dry and crumbly: Add a small amount of plant-based milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it forms a dough. You can also add your favorite jam to achieve your desired consistency.
    several completed Vegan Raisin Oatmeal Cookies spread out on a white surface

    Make Ahead and Storage Instructions

    Make ahead: You can prepare the vegan raisin oatmeal cookie dough (minus the leavening agents) and keep it stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. Before using it, bring it back to room temperature, mix in the baking powder and baking soda, and continue.

    You can also save leftover cookie dough for several days in the fridge and several months in the freezer. However, the texture may vary.

    At room temperature: Store the vegan oatmeal cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.

    In the fridge: Store them covered/in an airtight container for 5-7 days. Bring them back to room temperature before enjoying them for the best texture.

    In the freezer: First, flash-freeze the vegan oatmeal raisin cookies spread out across a baking tray. Once solid, transfer the cookies to a large freezer-safe Ziplock/Stasher bag and store them for 3 months.

    Allow them to thaw in the fridge overnight or on the counter for several hours. You could also use the microwave in 10-15 second increments.

    More Easy Vegan Desserts

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    • 2-Ingredient raspberry syrup

    If you try this vegan oatmeal cookies recipe, I’d love to know what you think in the comments below. I’d also really appreciate a recipe card rating!

    Photos by Alfonso Revilla

    several completed Vegan Raisin Oatmeal Cookies spread out on a white surface

    Vegan Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

    These vegan oatmeal cookies with raisins (or vegan chocolate chips) are the same chewy, sweet, soft cookies from your childhood but made vegan with simple ingredient swaps! Just 12 simple pantry ingredients and 30 minutes are all you need to enjoy these tasty cookies!
    5 from 61 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 cookies
    Calories 351 kcal

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • baking sheet
    • small bowl
    • stand mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons of flax meal
    • 5 tablespoons of water
    • ¾ cups vegan butter at room temperature
    • 1 ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon of baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon of baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon of salt
    • 2 ¼ cups old-fashioned oats
    • ¾ cup of raisins optional
    • ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
    • In a small bowl, mix together the flax meal and water until thoroughly combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl with an electric handheld mixer), beat together the vegan butter and sugar for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and flax meal mixture, and mix for another 1 to 2 minutes. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and old-fashioned oats and mix until combined. Fold in the raisins and walnuts or pecans, if using.
    • Roll the dough into balls that are 1 ½ inches. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

    Notes

    • Don’t over mix: If you overwork the gluten in the dough, it will affect the texture.
    • Allow them to cool: Immediately from the oven they’ll be fairly soft and fragile, so allow them to cool.
    • If the dough is really dry and crumbly: Add a small amount of plant-based milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it forms a dough. You can also add your favorite jam to achieve your desired consistency.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 262mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 541IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword chewy recipes, childhood favorites, chocolate, cookies, dairy free, egg free, eggless, oatmeal recipes, pantry staples, raisins, simple ingredients, vegan chocolate
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    Disclaimer: Although foodsharingvegan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, kindly note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on the product type, the brand that was purchased, and in other unforeseeable ways. Foodsharingvegan.com will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your doctor first.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Andrea says

      May 11, 2022 at 11:33 pm

      5 stars
      So easy to make! Love these cookies 🙂

      Reply
    2. Alexandra says

      May 12, 2022 at 2:51 am

      5 stars
      These cookies are delicious! They're great with raisins, and even more delicious with some vegan chocolate chips!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:37 am

        Yesss! I'm such a fan!

        Reply
    3. Jerika says

      May 12, 2022 at 3:41 am

      5 stars
      Yum! These vegan oatmeal cookies with raisins look perfect!:) Can't to have it with my coffee. Thanks!:)

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:37 am

        You're going to love them! They're so good!

        Reply
    4. Jean says

      May 12, 2022 at 4:07 am

      5 stars
      fave cookies to bring to work, they are easy to make and delicious too.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:38 am

        So easy and delicious!

        Reply
    5. Nora says

      May 12, 2022 at 6:53 am

      5 stars
      The whole family loved those cookies! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:39 am

        Yay! So glad to hear that! They're a hit in my household too!

        Reply
    6. Kayla DiMaggio says

      May 12, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      These vegan oatmeal raisin cookies are so delicious!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:40 am

        Agreed! So good!

        Reply
    7. Megan says

      May 12, 2022 at 10:58 pm

      Yummo! Thanks for such an easy and delicious recipe. The kids will love these too.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:40 am

        You'll have to let us know what the kiddos think 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jacqui says

      May 13, 2022 at 12:50 am

      5 stars
      These vegan oatmeal cookies are incredible! So quick and easy to make, and super tasty. Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:41 am

        Totally agree! So so good!

        Reply
    9. Tina says

      May 13, 2022 at 12:59 am

      5 stars
      Love how easy these are to make!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:41 am

        Right?! You can whip them up in a jiffy and enjoy!

        Reply
    10. Agnieszka says

      May 13, 2022 at 2:07 am

      5 stars
      I made these for a work party because some of my colleagues are vegan. Everybody loved these cookies! Will make them again for sure.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:42 am

        Awesome! So glad everyone enjoyed them 🙂

        Reply
    11. Teodora says

      May 13, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Looks amazing! Great option for breakfast!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:42 am

        That's an idea! Will definitely have them for breakfast next time 🙂

        Reply
    12. Gina H. says

      May 13, 2022 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!! I adore oatmeal raisin cookies and these are just perfect. I love to bring these to share with friends...if there's any left over! lol

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:43 am

        Same! I grew up on these delicious cookies! Good luck with having leftovers haha!

        Reply
    13. Amanda says

      May 16, 2022 at 6:00 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE oatmeal raisin cookies!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 19, 2022 at 2:26 am

        Forever a classic favorite!

        Reply
    14. Janaye says

      May 30, 2022 at 5:09 am

      5 stars
      Looks sooo good!!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 01, 2022 at 1:10 am

        They're soooo good! You'd love them 🙂

        Reply
    15. Barbara says

      August 30, 2022 at 12:58 am

      5 stars
      Amazing!! My favorite cookie, quick and easy and best taste!!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        September 02, 2022 at 4:13 am

        I've always been a sucker for oatmeal raisin and this one hits the spot every time!

        Reply
    16. Amy Liu Dong says

      October 21, 2022 at 1:01 am

      5 stars
      I made these cookies, it is so easy and delicious that even my kids love it. Thank you 🥰

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        October 24, 2022 at 2:54 am

        Love it! So glad you and the kiddos enjoyed them! They're one of my faves too!

        Reply
    17. nancy says

      October 21, 2022 at 1:18 am

      5 stars
      these vegan oatmeal cookies with raisins are my favorite right now!! i love those raisins and makes it even tastier and more chewy

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        October 24, 2022 at 2:54 am

        Yessss! Love the raisin addition so much!

        Reply
    18. Nora says

      October 21, 2022 at 4:21 am

      5 stars
      Super delicious and easy to make! Love them!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        October 24, 2022 at 2:55 am

        The easy cookie recipes are the best!

        Reply
    19. Juliette says

      October 21, 2022 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      Brilliant oatmeal raisin cookies, your directions always make recipes so easy to follow. Fab. For making after school and packed lunch goodies for my kids. I can even freeze some for next week.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        October 24, 2022 at 2:55 am

        Love to hear it! You know it's a good cookie when the kiddos enjoy them!

        Reply
    20. Keri says

      October 21, 2022 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      We loved these oatmeal cookies. Can't believe there's no eggs in this recipe!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        October 24, 2022 at 2:55 am

        It sure does hit the spot!

        Reply

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