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Amazing Chewy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten Free)

Published: Dec 14, 2019 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 31 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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The BEST VEGAN chewy oatmeal raisin cookies EVER–crispy edges with a CHEWY center, bursting with oats, warm spices & juicy raisins! Gluten-Free, Healthy Ingredients, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free.

The BEST VEGAN chewy oatmeal raisin cookies EVER--crispy edges with a CHEWY center, bursting with oats, warm spices & juicy raisins! Gluten-Free, Healthy Ingredients! #Vegan #Cookies #OatmealRaisin #GlutenFree | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

As I’m writing this, I’m shivering like no other. I’m getting that freezy-shivers-almost-headache and I’m bundled up like I’m living on the highest mountain in the coldest place on earth.

But one thing that’s keeping a smile on my face? The thought of COOKIES!!! Specifically, vegan oatmeal raisin cookies! *happy sigh*

Is there anything better than being almost completely frozen, but knowing that there are pumpkin spice-scented candles, big, cozy blankets, a colorful Christmas tree, and a big ol’ oven full of freshly baked/baking oatmeal raisin cookies waiting for you?

Like, that’s what the holidays are about, ya know? 😉 And…other things. Hehe!

Over the years, I’ve gotten more and more excited about baking oatmeal raisin cookies once the temperatures started dropping. There’s just something about the fall and winter seasons that call for vegan oatmeal raisin cookies, ya know? Is it the warm spices that are signature to oatmeal raisin cookies? Is it the chewy, satisfying oats packed in oatmeal raisin cookies? Or is it the juicy raisins sweetly and perfectly balancing out every bite of an amazing oatmeal raisin cookie?

Whatever it is, I’ve packed it all into my amazing chewy vegan oatmeal raisin cookies!

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Amazing Chewy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

This year, right on time for all of your vegan holiday & Christmas cookie platters, holiday gluten free dessert tables and, well, your own personal awesome cookie jar, I’m sharing the best, most amazing chewy vegan oatmeal raisin cookies!!

Yes, they’re gluten free. Yes, they’re dairy-free. Yes, they’re refined sugar-free. And yes, they’re delicious.

Bonus: they’ll make these frigid temperatures all worth it.

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The BEST Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Ever

What makes for the best, amazing chewy vegan oatmeal raisin cookies ever?? Well, I’m glad you asked! These gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies have deliciously crispy edges, with a satisfyingly chewy center, and just the right amount of juicy raisins to keep it moist and sweet. Oatmeal cookie lovers: this one’s for you. I’ve used just the right amount (and kind) of warm spices to complement the chewy gluten free rolled oats in your cookies, and to bring out the comforting sweetness of raisins.

Can I Freeze These Vegan Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (GF)

Yes! You can freeze your freshly baked vegan chewy oatmeal raisin cookies. 🙂 After cooling your cookies completely, store in a freezer-friendly container for 1-2 months. Remember to allow your gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies to thaw for 10-20 minutes before enjoying! 

The BEST VEGAN chewy oatmeal raisin cookies EVER--crispy edges with a CHEWY center, bursting with oats, warm spices & juicy raisins! Gluten-Free, Healthy Ingredients! #Vegan #Cookies #OatmealRaisin #GlutenFree | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Tools for the Best Chewy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Ever!

Wondering what exact tools and ingredients I used to create the best chewy vegan oatmeal raisin cookies? Click below to find out.

  • Medium Cookie Scoop: You seriously cannot beat these cookie scoops. I’ve been using them for years, and they never let me down. They’re key to achieving the best cookie shapes, and they speed up the entire cookie making process!
  • My Favorite Prep Bowls: You read that right, these are my favorite prep bowls. I use them every time I make a recipe because they seriously make it so easy to get everything ready ahead of time and keep the kitchen organized.
  • Cookie Sheet: One of the best cookie sheets I’ve used. I’ve had these for ages, and have probably baked with them over 1,000 times by now, and they’re still going strong!
  • Glass Mixing Bowls: A fantastic set of nesting glass mixing bowls that come in a variety of sizes. They’re also dishwasher safe and microwave safe.
  • Where to Buy Ingredients: Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Coconut Sugar | Golden Ground Flaxseed | Natural Almond Butter | Coconut Oil | Maple Syrup | finely ground (recommended) GF Oat Flour (or try homemade oat flour) | Pure Vanilla Extract

Can I interest you in just one more recipe for your vegan Christmas cookie jar? 😉 If you said “Yes!!!” Let me just say, there’s so much more vegan cookie goodness where that came from. Stay tuned!! Just so you know… it’s a true joy swapping recipes & stories with you, especially this time of year. I can’t wait to hear what you and your loved ones think of my amazing chewy vegan oatmeal raisin cookies!! ‘Til the next baking adventure…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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. 1st Annual Beaming Baker Vegan Cookie Countdown

Welcome to the 1st Annual Beaming Baker Vegan Cookie Countdown! We’re starting a new tradition around these parts, and they involve all of the vegan gluten free Christmas cookies. This year, I’ll be sharing 9 new vegan cookie recipes to help celebrate the holiday season with you: from vegan Christmas cookies to vegan holiday cookies to vegan cookies recipes you can enjoy all year long! . We’re gonna count down from vegan cookie #9 to #1, right before Christmas!

Vegan Cookie #4: Amazing Chewy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten Free)

In case ya missed it, here are the other gluten free & vegan Christmas cookies that I’ve shared so far:

  • 9. 3 Ingredient Low Carb Peppermint Chocolate Fudge (Keto, Vegan)
  • 8. Sea Salt Thin Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • 7. Simple & Easy Vegan Oatmeal Cookies (GF)
  • 6. 4 Ingredient Paleo Vegan Cashew Butter Cookies Recipe (Flourless)
  • 5. Chocolate Pistachio Healthy Vegan Snack Bars (Gluten Free)
  • 4. Today’s Recipe! Amazing Chewy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten Free)
  • 3. Salted Tahini Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Coconut Flour, Gluten Free, Vegan)
  • 2. 3 Ingredient Easy Paleo Candied Almonds Recipe (Vegan, Healthy)
  • 1. BEST Paleo Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

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  • …and Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Quick Bread, just for fun. 😉
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The BEST VEGAN chewy oatmeal raisin cookies EVER--crispy edges with a CHEWY center, bursting with oats, warm spices & juicy raisins! Gluten-Free, Healthy Ingredients! #Vegan #Cookies #OatmealRaisin #GlutenFree | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Amazing Chewy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten Free)


★★★★★

4.8 from 13 reviews

  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 (mine made 14 cookies) 1x
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The BEST VEGAN chewy oatmeal raisin cookies EVER–crispy edges with a CHEWY center, bursting with oats, warm spices & juicy raisins! Gluten-Free, Healthy Ingredients, Dairy-Free.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
  • 3 tablespoons gluten free oat flour – if using homemade oat flour, make sure it’s very finely ground (not coarse)*
  • 2 tablespoons golden ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup unsalted, natural creamy almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 3 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped (optional)

Optional Toppings

  • 2–3 tablespoons raisins and chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients: oats, oat flour, golden ground flaxseed, spices and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: coconut oil, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar and vanilla.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir and fold until well mixed. Fold in raisins and walnuts, if using.
  5. Using a small or medium cookie scoop, scoop and drop cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet—spaced evenly apart. Optionally, dot cookies with raisins and walnuts. Using a fork, flatten cookies to desired thickness. The cookies will crumble at the edges a bit after flattening—use your fingers to squish the edges back together.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Mine took 13 minutes. Place baking sheet on a cooling rack, allowing cookies to firm up for about 15 minutes. Using a heatproof spatula, transfer cookies directly onto the cooling rack. Allow to cool for 1 hour. Storing instructions below. Enjoy!

More Delicious Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

  • Easy Gluten Free Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
  • Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe (Vegan, GF)
  • Classic Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Equipment

No Sugar Added Raisins

No Sugar Added Raisins

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Mailbox Gift Tin

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Gluten Free Rolled Oats

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Medium Cookie Scoop

Medium Cookie Scoop

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Notes

  • A Note on Homemade Oat Flour: *If using homemade oat flour, make sure to blend the flour until very fine and sift the flour to remove coarse bits of oats that could create grainy, fall-apart cookies. Here is the finely ground GF Oat Flour that I use.
  • Where to Buy Ingredients: Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Coconut Sugar | Golden Ground Flaxseed | Natural Almond Butter | Coconut Oil | Maple Syrup | Finely Ground GF Oat Flour (or try homemade oat flour) | Pure Vanilla Extract | No Sugar Added Raisins
  • Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
  • Freezing Instructions: Store in a freezer-friendly container for 1-2 months. Allow to thaw at room temperature for 10-20 minutes before enjoying.
  • Recommended Tools: Medium or Small Cookie Scoop | Unbleached Parchment Paper | Festive Cookie Tin | Glass Mixing Bowls
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 13 mins
  • Category: Healthy Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: gluten free vegan oatmeal raisin cookies, vegan chewy oatmeal raisin cookies, amazing oatmeal raisin cookies

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  1. Amanda says

    March 22, 2021

    These are really lovely. The addition of the nutmeg and cloves makes them a little different from the usual oatmeal raisin cookie recipe. We’ll be making these again.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 29, 2021

      Happy you enjoyed them with the spices Amanda!

      Reply
  2. Chiemi says

    January 3, 2021

    Hi, Demeter! 🙂
    Since the latter half of Dec., I’ve made this ABSOLUTELY AMAZING recipe a few times for me and some of my friends! These oatmeal cookies are truly AMAZING and SOOO DELICIOUS!!! I think this is my #1 favorite oatmeal cookie recipe of yours so far. Of course, that may change as I start to make other oatmeal cookie recipes that you’ve developed. 🙂 When I made this recipe for the first time, of course, I went overboard with spices (ginger, cinnamon & clove) dried fruits (cranberries & raisins) and nuts/seeds (walnuts & pumpkin seeds) as usual. Your WONDERFULLY FLEXIBLE recipe is very accommodating! I baked for 16 minutes, and my cookies had the texture of shortbread cookies which I happen to love! They were SOOO AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH, Demeter!! 😀

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      January 5, 2021

      Hi Chiemi!! 🙂 Oh my YES!! I love that you were enjoying such a tasty bake-a-thon! Ooooh, I’ll be excited to hear whether or not another one of my oatmeal cookie recipes can unseat this one. 😉 Shortbread? I’ll take it! Thank YOU, Chiemi. Sending you great big hugs & lots of love. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Madeline Armstrong says

    January 2, 2021

    I made these tonight and they are FANTASTIC. I love all the spices, and it tastes exactly as an oatmeal raisin cookie should. I skipped the coconut sugar and used cashew butter instead of almond butter. I baked mine for 12 minutes and then let them cool for over an hour. They turned out just amazing. Thank you for this great recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      January 4, 2021

      That’s great to hear Madeline! The spices are definitely my favorite part of these cookies, too. So glad your subs worked out for you!

      Reply
  4. Zeel says

    May 13, 2020

    I made this recipe using quick oats because I didn’t have rolled oats on hand. I didn’t have cloves so I used ground Cardamom. Then, I added handful of unsweetend shredded coconut and a spoon of almond flour. They turned out AMAZING!! I baked them for 13 minutes and I felt they were little bit more softer than chewy so I left them in the oven for 10 minutes and then took it out. They were not chewy afterwards but tasted great. So next time, I would just take them out and they will get little hard as they cool and it will be chewy. But all of the flavors were really good together. I loved it. Thank you sooooo much Demeter.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 14, 2020

      Hi Zeel! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed my recipe! 🙂 I suspect that the added coconut and almond flour greatly reduced the chewy factor in your cookies. Hope you get to try these again without the added ingredients and get that chewiness you’re looking for. Happy baking, dear! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Meredith says

    April 10, 2020

    Before I attempt to make these, do you know the calories per cookie?

    Reply
  6. Donohue says

    January 24, 2020

    I substituted honey for the maple syrup and cut the sugar back and they are even better! Chewy, more attractive and better flavor. Try it, if you can eat honey. Also, juice sweetened and dried cranberries and walnuts make a great addition.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      January 27, 2020

      Sounds great Donohue! Glad you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
  7. robin says

    January 7, 2020

    First, I love following your recipes because of the clear instructions. I feel like you are standing next to me. This cookie recipe yielded 12 cookies. I would like to know the sugar content since I have to watch my sugar intake.
    Thank you.

    ★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      January 7, 2020

      Thank you so much, Robin! That means a lot to me. 🙂 Please see my previous comment to you on sugar content. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Becky Hardin says

    December 15, 2019

    These are the best! We love them!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 16, 2019

      Woohoo! That’s so awesome to hear Becky! .

      Reply
  9. Jamielyn says

    December 14, 2019

    These are incredible! Love how soft and chewy they are!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 14, 2019

      That’s so great to hear Jamielyn! .

      Reply
  10. Laura Reese says

    December 14, 2019

    I have to avoid dairy and this recipe is so helpful to me! Just loved it. Thanks for sharing

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 14, 2019

      You’re so welcome Laura! So happy you enjoyed them! .

      Reply
  11. SHANIKA says

    December 14, 2019

    OMG! These Cookies look amazing and so chewy! I need these!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 14, 2019

      Yes!!!! Hope you get to try them, Shanika! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Emily Liao says

    December 14, 2019

    These oatmeal raisin cookies look amazing! I love this kind of cookie, especially for the holidays. Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 14, 2019

      Thanks Emily! Aren’t oatmeal raisin cookies the BEST this time of year? Happy baking!

      Reply
  13. Jenn says

    December 14, 2019

    I’m always eager for new healthy snacks, and these gems look like something my kids would eat, too. Can’t wait to try the recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 14, 2019

      Fantastic! I know the whole family will just love them. 🙂 Let me know what everyone thinks!

      Reply
  14. Sapana says

    December 14, 2019

    These turned out so good I ended up making a second batch!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 14, 2019

      Love that!! Happy baking, Sapana!

      Reply
  15. Julia says

    December 14, 2019

    I’ve been craving healthy snacks lately so will be making a large batch of these. I love that I can keep them in the freezer and take out only as many as I want! Thanks for the recipe! 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 14, 2019

      Oooh, these oatmeal cookies would be the perfect way to satisfy those cravings! Enjoy. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Anna says

    December 14, 2019

    I Starting making a batch to take to work but think I might end up eating most of them myself before Monday. Guess I’ll need to make another one for them. They’re so good

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 14, 2019

      Omigosh, haha!! Let’s just say that’s happened to me before. . I’m so happy you’re enjoyed them, Anna!

      Reply

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