If you’re craving healthy oatmeal raisin cookies that are soft, lightly sweet, and made with simple pantry staples, this recipe is for you. These cookies are naturally sweetened, easy to make, and perfect when you want a classic comfort cookie with a healthier twist.
This recipe is especially great if you’ve been searching for:
- making oatmeal raisin cookies from scratch
- soft oatmeal raisin cookies without refined sugar
- vegan oatmeal raisin cookies with simple ingredients
They come together in minutes, bake quickly, and are ideal for snack time, lunchboxes, or a healthier dessert.
Why You’ll Love These Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Naturally sweetened with applesauce
- No refined sugar
- Vegan and dairy-free
- Soft, chewy texture
- Made with rolled oats and oat flour
- Quick and beginner-friendly
These cookies check all the boxes for a wholesome treat while still tasting like the classic oatmeal raisin cookies everyone loves.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s everything you need to make these healthy oatmeal raisin cookies:
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 Tablespoons of Swerve brown sugar
- Dash of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 7 ounces unsweetened applesauce (homemade applesauce works great)
- 2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon almond milk (homemade almond milk works great)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup raisins
Optional: You can fold in chocolate chips if desired.
How to Make Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Making oatmeal raisin cookies at home couldn’t be easier. This recipe uses one bowl for dry ingredients and one for wet ingredients, then everything comes together quickly.
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine:
- Rolled oats
- Oat flour
- Cinnamon
- Baking soda
- Swerve brown sugar substitute
- Salt
Stir until evenly mixed.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
Next, whisk together:
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Natural peanut butter
- Almond milk
- Vanilla extract
- Raisins
Mix until smooth and fully combined. Stir until a thick cookie dough forms.
Step 3: Shape the Cookies
- Scoop dough and form into balls
- Place on a parchment paper–lined baking sheet
- Gently press each ball down to flatten into cookie shape or into bars if you prefer oatmeal raisin bars
Step 4: Bake
- Bake at 375°F
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until set and lightly golden
Let cookies cool slightly before serving.
Tips for Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
If you love soft oatmeal raisin cookies, these tips help get the best texture:
- Don’t overbake, they firm up as they cool
- Use unsweetened applesauce for moisture
- Smash the cookies gently before baking
- Store in an airtight container to keep them soft
Are These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Vegan?
Yes! This recipe makes vegan oatmeal raisin cookies with no eggs, butter, or dairy. Applesauce and peanut butter help bind the cookies naturally while keeping them soft and satisfying.
Weight Watchers Friendly Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
If you’re following Weight Watchers, these healthy oatmeal raisin cookies fit beautifully into your plan.
Weight Watchers Points Breakdown
- Oat flour (1/2 cup): 4 points
- Raisins: 4 points
- Applesauce, peanut butter (used in a small amount), almond milk, vanilla, oats, spices, and baking soda: 0 points
That puts the entire recipe at 8 Weight Watchers points total.
When you make 8 cookies, each cookie comes out to just 1 Weight Watchers point each, making them perfect for:
- A low-point dessert
- A sweet snack with coffee
- Portion-controlled treats
- A high-fiber breakfast cookie
These cookies are especially helpful when you want something sweet without blowing your daily points budget.
Points may vary slightly depending on your specific plan and ingredients. Always calculate with your own app for accuracy.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
- Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- Refrigerator: Up to 7 days
- Freezer: Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months
These cookies also work great for meal prep or quick grab-and-go snacks.
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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies FAQ
Oatmeal raisin cookies can be a healthier option when made with whole grains, natural sweeteners, and minimal processed ingredients, like this recipe.
Yes. Use certified gluten-free rolled oats and oat flour to keep this recipe gluten-free.
You can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter if needed.
Yes! Choosing oatmeal raisin cookies offers a healthier snack choice compared to different treats since they feature whole grain oats and raisins. Both of these primary ingredients serve as a good source of fiber. Additionally, the inclusion of whole grain oats provides satiety, which will help you stay fuller longer.
Optimal cookie nutrition centers on whole-food ingredients such as oats, nuts, seeds (flax/chia), and fruit (dates, bananas, applesauce). By prioritizing nut butters and almond flour, these recipes emphasize fiber, protein, and healthy fats while successfully reducing refined sugar.
There are many options for things to use instead of butter in oatmeal cookies. This recipe uses nut butter and applesauce.
These healthy oatmeal raisin cookies are simple, wholesome, and perfect when you want a classic cookie with better-for-you ingredients. Whether you’re new to making oatmeal raisin cookies, looking for low point desserts on Weight Watchers, or just want a soft, vegan-friendly version, this simple oatmeal raisin cookie recipe is a must-try.
Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These healthy oatmeal raisin cookies are soft and Weight Watchers friendly. Just 1 point per cookie and naturally sweetened with applesauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- dash of salt
- 2 tablespoons Swerve brown sugar
- 7 ounces unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup of raisins
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients, then the wet ingredients together in a bowl. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
- Stir until a thick cookie dough forms.
- Scoop dough and form into balls, the dough will be sticky.
- Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Gently press each ball down to flatten into cookie shape.
- Bake at 375°F
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
Notes
Let cookies cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 255Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 4gSodium 68mgCarbohydrates 46gFiber 6gSugar 11gProtein 8g
The nutrition in recipes is calculate by AI, mistakes happen. It is highly recommended to check carb counts to make sure these recipes fit into your diet. Also, if you are following a specific diet or have allergies to certain foods, be sure to do your research on products before considering it safe to consume.
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