4 Ingredient No Bake Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Protein-Rich)
4 Ingredient No Bake Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (V, GF): an easy recipe for delightfully chewy no bake cookies bursting with raisins and cinnamon flavor! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
Guess what? It’s my big sister Penny’s birthday!! (Well, not today, but pretty close). And in my family, we celebrate the usual way: with FOOD.
Did you really think it’d be any other way? 🙂
Today, we’re gonna celebrate Penny’s birthday with cookies! Make that 4 Ingredient No Bake Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Anyone else feel like making a batch of these with maybe a generous dash of funfetti to help us celebrate? .
And making a batch of vegan gluten free chocolate cupcakes topped with all the funfetti? Just sayin’.
Speaking of which, I should totally make a no bake funfetti cookie recipe. What do you think? Any takers or no? And if I did make these, would you be totally weirded out by peanut butter, almond butter, or any other nut butter being in it? How about adding some birthday sprinkles to these gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies? . .
I’ve really got to stop putting nut butter in everything… From peanut butter no bake energy bites to vegan almond butter chocolate chip walnut oat cookies, and these 4 ingredient no bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies, to these no bake almond butter paleo brownie bites. See what I mean?
But honestly, it’s the easiest and tastiest way to make treats all nutrient-rich and such. (Why did I hear that in a cowboy-like twang in my head?) . ← Who’s ever seen this guy?
Back to what I was saying, did I tell you that Penny is the best big sister EVER? In addition to Monica and Jenny (my other best big sisters), of course. 🙂 She’s been so, so unwaveringly supportive of the blog, and jokingly refers to herself as the President of the Beaming Baker Fan Club. Of which there are like 4 total members. Ahem. 😉
Meanwhile, she’s been reading & baking from food blogs since the beginning. Now, I have to give a shoutout to her favorite food blog of all time: smitten kitchen. Okay, her second favorite food blog of all time. Double Ahem. 😉
So when she tells me that she’s as devoted to Beaming Baker as she is to Deb (the Queen of everything food blogging, duh), I’m like, WHAAAAAA? And thank you!! And what things should I bake/make/engrave with your image to repay you for that compliment?
Also, how and when should I give you all the shoutouts in my post on how to start a food blog?
Also also, you should know that she deserves all the credit for requesting/pestering me about/gently nudging me towards developing these fan favorite recipes:
- Homemade Chunky Paleo Granola with Clusters
- 3 Ingredient Homemade KIND Coconut Almond Bar Recipe
- Gluten Free Trail Mix Cookies
- 4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
Anyway, it’s just that her faith and support in me and this little blog is one of the biggest reasons why I keep going. Sometimes I feel such all-consuming doubt, sometimes I just feel too friggin overwhelmed, and sometimes I just don’t know if I’m doing everything as well as I should be.
Then, I see a note from her. And I know I can keep going.
The last time she visited, she left all these little sticky notes of love and encouragement all over my kitchen. And sometimes, when I’m in the middle of recipe testing trials, totally unsure of myself, one neon pink note catches my eye.
I read it, and it keeps me going.
How lucky am I?
Will you join me in making a batch of these 4 ingredient no bake chewy oatmeal raisin cookies to celebrate one of the best big sisters EVER? 🙂
Happy Birthday Penny! Your love and support are a gift and a blessing I always work hard to try and deserve. ❤
Now let’s talk cookies!! Allow me to shower you in the tastiest selling points of these 4 Ingredient No Bake Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. They’re:
- super special and dedicated to my amazing big sis, Penny
- chewy, deliciously dense
- vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free
- made in just one bowl
- super easy to make and just the gluten free oatmeal raisin cookie you’ve been looking for
- a great refined sugar free oatmeal cookie for your healthy cookie jar
- such an easy vegan chewy oatmeal raisin cookie
- made with the healthy, whole ingredients you know and love
- just the protein-rich no bake snack to add to your snack game
- plant-based and allergy-friendly (yes, you can totally swap the almond butter for your favorite nut or seed butter)
- made with lots of love for this super special occasion. 🙂
Grab your juiciest raisins and join me in the kitchen! It’s about to get chewy, delicious, and oatmeal-raisin awesome up in here! Allow me to take a moment to thank you for stopping by. One of my greatest joys in life is sharing these healthy dessert recipes with you. I seriously can’t wait to hear what you think! In the meantime, tell me:
What flavor of no bake cookie would you like to see next?
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤
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4 Ingredient No Bake Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Protein-Rich)
- Yield: 16-22 cookies 1x
Description
4 Ingredient No Bake Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (V, GF): an easy recipe for delightfully chewy no bake cookies bursting with raisins and cinnamon flavor! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural, unsalted creamy almond butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raisins, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, add almond butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm and fragrant, and the mixture begins to dry out and become fluffy (about 4-7 rounds). Whisk in between heating increments. *Stovetop instructions in Notes.
- Add oats, raisins, and cinnamon, if using, to the almond butter mixture. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced apart. Using a fork, flatten cookies to desired thickness.
- Chill in the freezer for 15-25 mins, until firm. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Notes
– Adapted from my 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies.
– Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to 1 month. After the first day, you can store them at room temperature—they’ll be more firm.
– *Stovetop Instructions: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add almond butter and maple syrup. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir occasionally, heating until this mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat and carefully pour over the dry mixture.
– More No Bake Recipes (all v, gf, df): no bake gluten free brownie bites, no bake peanut butter coconut bites, no bake chocolate peanut butter cup oatmeal bars.
- Category: No Bake, Dessert, Snacks, Cookies, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
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OXO Mixing Bowls | Maple Syrup | Cooling Rack | 2-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | GF Rolled Oats (Bulk)
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Do you think I could use unsalted cashew butter instead? I have some that I need to use up. Thanks so much for this wonderful recipe.
Hi Lisa! Yes, that would work—as long as it’s creamy. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by. Enjoy!
Hello
Amazing recipe,thanks for sharing, but where I live it’s not easy to find maple syrup, can I use honey instead? If so how much?
Hi Shiva, yes you may! Use the exact same amount. Enjoy!
What about molasses?
Hi Jenny! I haven’t tried it with molasses so I can’t say, but I don’t think it would give the best results. Hope this helps!
Im diabetic. do you have or know the nutritional value? i bake oatmeal raisins cookies and cut the sugar in half. they still taste great
That’s lovely all of you guys . And these cookies even make your story sweeter!
– Natalie Ellis
Thanks Natalie! 🙂 Happy Baking!
I made these today with peanut butter, that’s all I had. I added pepitas, cranberries & mini chocolate chips in addition to the raisins. They are so tasty & easy to make. I’m in Arizona & it’s 103 today, did not want to turn on the oven. These cookies are fantastic. Thank you for all your recipes, I have made many.
Hi Christine, I’m so happy to hear it! 🙂 Oh wow, 103?!? I would be melting. Lol. No bake recipes really do come to the rescue on sweltering days. I’m so pleased that you stopped by and took the time to let me know. Happy baking! .
this looks amazing I love oatmeal raisin cookies and the older I get the more cognizant i am about what im putting into by body thank you for this amazing recipe!
I completely agree! I’m the same way–the older I get, the more I think about it. Enjoy!
First of all – Happy Birthday to Penny! It sounds like you guys have a sweet relationship! Second – these cookies sound AMAZING! I’ve been sitting here all day trying to figure out what kind of cookies to make. These sound too good (and easy!) the pass up!
Aw, thanks so much, Sarah. 🙂 Penny thanks you too! Now that you’ve found the right cookie, enjoy! 😉
I love a healthy option for oatmeal raisin cookies!!
Right?! That way you can eat more! 😉
Quick, easy, and delicious is just what I look for! So I must make this!
So easy!! Hope you enjoy, Krista. 🙂
Happy Birthday to your sister! You two have a wonderful relationship, and it’s so cute! 🙂 Now, I’m not one for raisins, but I bet you I’d gobble a few of these cookies up in no time. They look so chewy and delicious! Have an awesome week, Demeter! xoxo
Thanks so much, Marsha! She’s seriously the best (besides my other sisters, of course haha). These cookies totally made me LOVE raisins, so I hope you do give them a go. Wishing you an awesome week too, Marsha! xoxo
These cookies are fantastic!! I will take a dozen please!!! YUM!!
Thanks Katerina! 🙂
Your sister sounds amazing! And, I love these cookies, too. 🙂
Thanks Dee! 🙂
I can’t wait to try these!
I also have been meaning to ask about the printing option on your recipes. Every time I’ve tried to do this, the recipes show up as a black page. This never happens with other on line printing I do from my phone. No idea what’s causing it, I just thought I’d let you know.
Let me know how you like them. 🙂 My apologies about the printing–try printing it from a computer. That might work. Sometimes the printing option gets a little buggy. I’m working on changing/fixing a few things with the site in the next few months. Thank you for your patience. 🙂
These cookies look divine! I wouldn’t even think they ‘healthier’!
Thanks Allyson! They totally don’t taste “healthy” either. Haha. 😉
I’ll take a dozen please! These cookies look amazing!
Coming right up! 😉 Thanks Trish! 🙂
Had my attention at no-bake! I would eat the whole batch in one sitting 😉
Oh yeah!! Sounds like quite the tasty plan. 😉
What a lovely bond the two of you share. Sisters are the best!!!
These cookies look so chewy and gooey and delicious!
And so healthy!!!!
They seriously are! Thanks so much, Claire! 🙂
We still eat the flu fat gluten full cookies. But these have me convinced we can trade some recipes for healthier ones
Try these some time, they won’t disappoint. 🙂
I’ve seen several versions of this type of cookie, but I have to say, you’ve actually made them look appetizing! I mean, I love the ingredients, but every photo I’ve ever seen, they look dark and kind of like mud. Not these! I’m definitely going to try them. My daughter has peanut allergies, so I know she’ll love this with the almond butter.
Oh. Haha, thank you! 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you and your daughter think, Lisa. 🙂
I am a big fan of no bake recipes! These look delicious and so quick and easy to make!
Awesome! They couldn’t get easier! 😉
You two seem like you have a fantastic relationship… I love it! Happy Birthday Penny!! And these cookies, well they look gorgeous as always 😀
Thanks Amanda! Penny is seriously the best. I’m very blessed. 🙂