I love creating easy cookie recipes, especially nourishing ones made from oats, like my Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies, Protein Oatmeal Cookies, or Coconut Flour Oatmeal Cookies. This is another easy oatmeal raisin cookies recipe with few ingredients, perfect for kids’ lunchboxes or a quick pick-me-up sweet snack in the afternoon. You’ll find more than 20 oatmeal cookie recipes available, so I’ve managed to develop absolutely fool-proof recipes. This one is no exception. It’s super easy for a perfect taste and texture.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to whip a batch of these 3-ingredient oatmeal cookies are:
Quick Oats – It has a finer texture than old-fashioned rolled oats, so the cookies hold their shape better with it. I don’t recommend rolled oats, the batter won’t hold together, and the cookies are fragile and fall apart easily. Unsweetened Applesauce – Feel free to swap for mashed banana or pumpkin puree if preferred. Raisins – Dried grapes add a lot of sweetness to the cookies. You can also use dried cranberries if you prefer.
How To Make 3-Ingredient Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
This is the most simple cookie recipe ever, with no sugar, eggs, or flour, just simple wholesome ingredients. The key to making perfect 3-ingredient cookies is to measure the ingredients with precision.
Storage Instructions
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or at room temperature. You can also place leftover cookies in the freezer bag and freeze them for up to one month. Thaw at room temperature for a few hours before serving as a healthy snack or treat.
Flavor Variations
You can use this recipe as a base to create many chewy oatmeal raisin cookies. For example, stir in:
Add ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spices. Swap the apple sauce for homemade pumpkin puree or mashed ripe banana. Swap the raisins for chocolate chips or chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans, or almonds. Add 1/4 cup of coconut sugar or brown sugar. Add 2-3 tablespoons of peanut butter or almond butter for a boost of protein. You will need more quick oats to make the dough less moist. Vanilla extract (1 tablespoon) A pinch of salt.
Allergy Swaps
Below are some options if you need ingredient substitution ideas.
Raisin – You can use dried cranberries, chocolate chips, or finely chopped dried dates. Applesauce – Try mashed banana, pumpkin puree, or sweet potato puree. Gluten-Free – Use gluten-free oats
Here are my answers to your most common questions about these vegan oatmeal raisins cookies
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