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    Home » Recipes

    Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Published: Jan 16, 2022 · Modified: Feb 25, 2022 by Louise-Claire Cayzer · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 12 Comments

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    Everyone loves Oatmeal cookies, especially when they're studded with raisins and fragrant with vanilla and cinnamon! These Vegan Oatmeal Raisin cookies are made with lots of wholesome ingredients, and are SUPER easy to make! They mix up in just over 7 minutes (I timed them!) and cook in 15. So you can have fresh baked vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in less than half an hour! Everyone will love you!

    Vegan cookies with raisins and oatmeal in a stack with a cookie jar behind them this recipe
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    • 🍇Key Ingredients
    • 👩‍🍳How-To
    • ❓FAQ
    • 🍪Similar Recipes!
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    🍇Key Ingredients

    The ingredients for these cookies are simple and wholesome.

    1. Raisins- choose nice juicy ones for the best raisin cookie experience!
    2. Oatmeal- You can choose chunkier rolled oats, or finer oats. It doesn't really matter, they'll taste great either way
    3. Brown Sugar- I like to use a simple soft brown sugar. You can substitute with other sugars if you prefer.
    4. Plain (all purpose) flour- You can also choose wholemeal, spelt or gluten free flour if you wish!
    5. Linseed/Flaxseed- this is the egg substitute and helps to bind. Also a great source of Omegas! Grind your own, or buy pre-milled.
    Close up of the stack of vegan oatmeal raisin cookies

    👩‍🍳How-To

    For the full recipe for these Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, head to the recipe card below. These handy how-to images will help you prepare the cookies!

    • Mix up the milled flaxseed/linseed with some water and leave to expand- this makes it into a gel that ensures your cookies will stay together.
    • In a bowl, add the sugar, oil, cinnamon and vanilla and mix well to combine.
    • Flaxseed/linseed in a bowl.
      1) Add water to the flaxseed/linseed and leave aside for a few minutes.
    • Bowl with brown sugar & oil
      2) Add brown sugar, oil, cinnamon and vanilla
    • Bowl with brown sugar mixture mixed up well
      3) Mix the sugar mixture well.
    • Adding in the linseed/flaxseed mixture to the liquid
      4) Add in the flaxseed/linseed mixture to the sugar mix.
    • Now add in the flour, salt and baking powder and mix gently.
    • Add in the oats, and mix.
    • Finally add in the raisins and mix well. If you want chewier cookies, put in the fridge for 15 minutes to cool.
    • Now, using a spoon, plop out spoonfuls of the cookie mix onto a cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
    • Adding the flour into the bowl
      5) Add the flour, baking powder and salt to the brown sugar mixture.
    • Gently mix in the flour.
      6) Gently mix in the flour.
    • Showing the oats in the bowl.
      7) Now add in the oats.
    • Showing how the final oatmeal raisin cookie mixture looks before it is made into cookies.
      8) Finally add in the raisins and mix well. Chill for 15 minutes if you want chewier cookies.
    • Put spoonfuls of cookie mixture onto a lined baking sheet and bake 15 minutes.
      9) Put spoonfuls of cookie mixture onto a lined baking sheet and bake 15 minutes.

    ❓FAQ

    How long will these vegan cookies last once baked?

    Put these cookies in an airtight container and they will last for up to 14 days, or even longer.

    I don't like raisins! What else could I put in these cookies?

    These cookies work well with other dried fruit such as cranberries, cut up pieces of apricot or currents. You could also use chocolate chips!

    Are these cookies gluten-free?

    If you want to make these cookies gluten free, choose a gluten free flour and choose gluten free oats.

    What kind of oats do I need for this recipe?

    I have tested this recipe with both porridge oats and steel cut oats. It worked out well both times, so just use your favourite!

    A sheet pan of vegan cookies ready to eat.

    🍪Similar Recipes!

    If you loved this cookie recipe, you might like some of our other baking recipes.

    1. Easy Tahini Choc Chip Cookies
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    Love & Vegan Yummies, Louise xx (P.S. Follow me on Insta and Tik Tok!)

    📖 Recipe

    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Louise-Claire Cayzer
    A delicious oatmeal cookie that is studded with raisins and happens to be vegan too!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 7 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Chill time if you want chewier cookies 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 37 minutes mins
    Course Afternoon Tea, Snack
    Cuisine American, Vegan
    Servings 16 cookies
    Calories 138 kcal

    Equipment

    • 2 Baking Sheets

    Ingredients Note:

    For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.

    (Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)

    Ingredients

    • 150 g (⅔ cups) brown sugar
    • 125 g (1 cups) plain flour (all purpose flour)
    • 150 g (1 ½ cups) oats (rolled or steel cut)
    • 125 ml (½ cups) vegetable oil
    • 3 tablespoon milled linseed (also known as flaxseed)
    • 9 tablespoon water (this gets mixed with the milled linseed)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 150 g (1 cups) raisins
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder

    Instructions

    • Add the water to the milled flaxseed/linseed and leave it to plump up
    • In a large bowl, add the sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and oil and mix well.
    • Now add in the milled linseed/water mixture and mix well.
    • Add the flour, salt, baking powder and mix well.
    • Add in the oats and mix well.
    • Now add in the raisins and mix.
    • If you want chewier cookies, put the mixture into the fridge for 15mins-30mins to cool down. If you prefer a crunchier slightly flatter cookie, cook straight away!
    • Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.
    • Line two baking sheets with baking paper.
    • Put out tablespoons of mixture into vaguely round shapes onto the baking sheets. 8 cookies per sheet.
    • Bake for between 12-15 minutes (depending on your oven! You might need to swap the sheets around half way).
    • Cookies are ready when they are gently brown. Let cool a bit before eating!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 57mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Alicia says

      September 17, 2024 at 1:54 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for this recipe! I substitute the brown sugar for brown sugar Splenda and oil for unsweetened applesauce! They are so delicious!!

      Reply
      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        September 17, 2024 at 10:05 am

        I'm so glad you liked the recipe. The substitutions are super clever too! Happy they worked out for you x

        Reply
    2. Sara says

      January 26, 2022 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy these are! My kids were able to make them from start to finish and there were amazing. Will for sure be making them again.

      Reply
    3. Casey says

      January 26, 2022 at 3:09 am

      5 stars
      Omg, cookie perfection! I wouldn't know they were vegan, either 🙂 So delish!

      Reply
      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        January 26, 2022 at 9:41 am

        They're such a classic! So happy you like them!

        Reply
    4. Sandhya S says

      January 25, 2022 at 10:34 pm

      5 stars
      Oatmeal Cookies are always a Yay at our home! I can't wait to try this vegan version.

      Reply
    5. Carrie Robinson says

      January 25, 2022 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      I just love a good oatmeal raisin cookie! And I love that these are healthier. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Roxana says

      January 25, 2022 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      I like how it uses oil for the cookies. Must be more moist and chewy? Definitely want to try this.

      Reply
    7. Kate says

      January 25, 2022 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      These were amazing! Plus, I love that this recipe uses lots of wholesome ingredients!

      Reply
      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        January 26, 2022 at 9:40 am

        I'm so happy you like them!

        Reply
    8. Laura says

      January 25, 2022 at 1:59 am

      5 stars
      Deeeelicious, and the kids love them too!

      Reply
      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        January 25, 2022 at 10:18 am

        Ohhh I'm SO happy you and the kids love them Lau! xx

        Reply

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