The Ultimate Healthy Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Enjoy these wholesome, soft, and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies that are perfect for a healthy treat.
Ingredients
Dried ingredients
- 1 cup instant oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup honey or agave
- ¼ cup raisins (see Notes!)
Instructions
- Mix oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. In another, whisk coconut oil, egg, and vanilla, then stir in honey. Combine with dry ingredients, fold in raisins, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat.
- Drop 15 scoops of dough onto the sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 11-14 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and enhances flavor.