Healthy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

Are oatmeal raisin cookies the healthiest? ›

Are oatmeal raisin cookies a healthy snack? Oatmeal raisin cookies are a healthier snack choice than other cookies because they contain whole grain oats and raisins. Both whole grain oats and raisins are a good source of fiber. The presence of whole grain oats will also help you stay fuller longer.

Sprouts Farmers Market Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (1 cookie) contains 23g total carbs, 22g net carbs, 6g fat, 2g protein, and 150 calories.

Original question: Why do my oatmeal raisin cookies always turn out hard and dry? Possible causes: (1) you don't use enough liquid, (2) you don't use enough fat/oil, (3) you over mix them, (4) you cook them too long, (5) you cook them at too low a temperature.

Consume With Caution

Even with healthy additions, an oatmeal cookie is still a cookie. Enjoying one occasionally is OK. They may contain more nutrients than other cookies, but they still contain large amounts of fat and sugar, which aren't so healthy and may be detrimental to your waistline.

Simple Mills. While not entirely organic, Simple Mills makes some of the healthiest cookies we found. The ingredients here are very clean, in addition to being grain-free. The flour is a blend of nuts, the fat is coconut oil, and the sweetener is coconut sugar.

Each cookie also contains almost 3 teaspoons of sugar, which is about one-half the American Heart Association's recommended daily maximum for women and about one-third the daily maximum for men.

Traditional oatmeal raisin cookies are high in carbs, but keto-friendly variations using almond or coconut flour can be enjoyed. Moderation is key.

Depending on the recipe, and more specifically how much refined sugars they contain vegan cookies probably aren't the healthiest option when it comes to a sweet treat. Opting for a recipe that uses natural fruit-sugars to sweeten them could be the healthiest option.

Ground flax seeds

This is made by combining ground (not whole) flax seeds with water and leaving to sit for 15 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, almost the same consistency as a regular egg. The binding properties of flax seeds make this a great addition to cookies, brownies and other sweet treats.

What kind of oatmeal is vegan? ›

Oatmeal is vegan because it comes from an oat plant. Oat grains in old-fashioned oats remain vegan as long as there are no non-vegan ingredients added to them. Quaker old-fashioned oats are the same even if these are considered instant oatmeal.

Raisins: I love to soak the raisins in warm water before using. This step is optional, but it guarantees they are plump and soft. Blot dry before adding to cookie dough. (You can also use this cookie dough to make my white chocolate chip cherry oatmeal cookies.)

Greasy mess: Extra butter means more fat, making the dough greasy and difficult to handle. Spreading like crazy: Cookies lose their shape, spreading thin and flat instead of staying nice and round. Uneven baking: The excess fat can burn easily on the edges while leaving the center undercooked.

Go for old-fashioned oats or rolled oats (they're the same thing, but sometimes go by one name or the other). They result in the perfect chewy cookie.

Moist and full of flavor, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies deliver flavor in every bite. The raisins provide the right amount of moisture while the oats trap it inside (while baking up to a textured crisp), so that you have a soft middle and a chewy outside! And when you DO find the right ones, you can start getting creative.

Cookies are typically loaded with sugar and fat (butter, shortening, etc.). As cookies go, oatmeal cookies at least have the redeeming quality of good fiber and sometimes fruit in the form of raisins. So they are healthier than many other types of cookies.