Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
The ultimate sweet treat without guilt! Vegan Oatmeal Cookies combine wholesome ingredients for a chewy delight that everyone will love. Perfect for snacking, dessert, or even breakfast, these cookies bring warmth and satisfaction in every bite. Make a batch tonight!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Food Processor
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 cup pitted whole dates (scant cup, not packed)
- 1 flax/chia egg flax powder and chia seeds (1 tablespoon each mixed with 1 tablespoon of water)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup oats (any type)
- 1/2 cup crushed pecans (or hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, or a mixture)
- 1/3 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. This step is crucial as it ensures that your cookies bake evenly and develop that lovely golden color.
- Prepare your flax/chia egg. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon each of flax powder and chia seeds with 1 tablespoon of water. Stir and set aside for about five minutes until it thickens. This acts as your egg substitute!
- In a food processor, add the almond butter and dates. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This is where the magic happens, so be patient and let the processor do its job!
- Add the prepared flax/chia egg, cinnamon, and baking powder to the mixture. Process again until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Now, transfer this mixture to a large bowl. It's important to get all the goodness out of the food processor!
- To the bowl, add the oats, crushed pecans, and raisins. Use a spatula to gently fold these ingredients in, mixing until everything is evenly distributed.
- Using your hands or a spoon, scoop up gold-sized balls of cookie dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make sure to leave some space between each cookie, as they will spread while baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Keep an eye on them; you want the edges to be set and firm while the centers remain slightly soft. They’ll continue to firm up as they cool.
- Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy your freshly baked Vegan Oatmeal Cookies!
Notes
- Tip 1: Instead of almond butter, you can just process a cup of almonds in your food processor, adding the dates as you pulse.
- Tip 2: Store-bought flax eggs work well here, but I like to make them myself by mixing 1 tbsp each of ground flax seeds and chia with 1 tbsp of water.
- Tip 3: Feel free to add cranberries, chocolate chips, and any chopped nuts to the cookie batter!