Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough

Do you love eating cookie dough straight from the bowl, spoon after spoon while you tell yourself “I’m just tasting the dough to make sure it’ll make delicious and chewy oatmeal cookies?!” Meanwhile, that dough is in your stomach, disappearing by the minute from the cookie bowl. If that’s you, then this healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough recipe, using just a few simple ingredients, is the perfect recipe to have around!

It takes less than 15 minutes to pull all the ingredients together, mix them in a bowl and have edible oatmeal cookie dough ready to eat! No blender or food processor, no refrigeration and no fancy stuff required. Just one bowl, some measuring spoons and a few main ingredients.

Now, chocolate chip cookie dough always was, and always will be, at the top of the cookie dough craving list. But oatmeal raisin cookies, with their warm cinnamon flavors and juicy taste of raisins in each bite make it a close second. (Or third, if you want to squeeze the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies in as second). Either way, we have a top three flavor on our hands here!

This cookie dough is not one that you will be able to bake – it doesn’t contain any raw flour, rising agents like baking soda, raw eggs or egg replacements as binders or any of that stuff. It’s just the basics that are needed to make this form into a cookie dough texture.

A Few Wholesome Ingredients

This easy recipe for raw cookie dough is based off four main ingredients for the base recipe. Maple syrup for the sweetener, rolled oats for the base, and almond butter mixed with tahini for the healthy fats to make it all stick together. A splash of vanilla and a hint of cinnamon and salt are added for flavor, then about a third cup raisins are the mix-in for an oatmeal raisin cookie dough. Scroll below to find step-by-step instructions and the full recipe card!

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough

Low Sugar, High Fiber: Unlike traditional cookie dough recipes that often contain high amounts of all purpose flour, white sugar and brown sugar (varying types of refined sugar), this healthier twist relies on natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. These alternatives add sweetness while reducing the overall sugar content. This can be beneficial for those who want to reduce their sugar intake or follow a healthier eating plan.

Oatmeal is a key ingredient in this eggless edible cookie dough recipe, which adds a significant amount of dietary fiber. Fiber helps to regulate blood sugar levels, promotes satiety, and supports a healthy digestive system. By incorporating oatmeal into the cookie dough, you’ll enjoy a more satisfying treat that can keep you feeling full for longer.

Substitutions

Vanilla: For best results, use pure vanilla extract, that doesn’t contain artificial dyes or colors, like caramel color. It is usually thicker in consistency and also smells much more like vanilla versus a cheaper brand that has an artificial smell. Any brand of vanilla will work otherwise, but it won’t taste as robust as pure vanilla.

Maple Syrup: Use another liquid sweetener, such as agave nectar. Coconut nectar, brown rice syrup, or another option may work too. If using maple syrup, then make sure it isn’t pancake syrup. It should only have one ingredient on the label (maple syrup only)!

Tahini: This is sesame seed paste, made from just pure sesame seeds (there should only be one ingredient on the label for pure tahini). You can substitute for more almond butter, albeit the mixture will be thicker and more stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth feel. The tahini is a little thinner than almond butter in texture, and thins it out.

Almond Butter: Almond butter’s nutty flavor makes it great for this recipe. Cashew butter has more of a buttery taste, but the best substitute would be pecan butter. You can really use your favorite nut butter, even peanut butter. Just be aware that the flavor will vary with each type of nut.

Raisins: Plump golden raisins (Sultana raisins) are the best for oatmeal cookies, but you can also use black raisins.

Oats: You can substitute the rolled oats with quick-cooking oats (quick oats) or instant oats. Do not use steel cut oats here, as they are not as processed as the other types of oats, and will not work for in cookie dough.

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Notes

• If you enjoy oatmeal raisin chocolate chip cookies, then use 3 tbsp raisins and 3 tbsp vegan semisweet chocolate chips instead! Or, use cacao nibs for “raw” chocolate chips.
• If making a large batch, then use a hand mixer or electric mixer for easy mixing.

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If you make this Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough, then leave a comment and star rating! Don’t forget to tag your photos @peanut_palate on Instagram. Enjoy!