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I practice the refreshing tradition of afternoon tea. Typically, sweet treats, finger sandwiches and scones accompany hot cups of herbal tea. Embracing a plant based lifestyle necessitated a change in my customary tea time. No more sweets or finger sandwiches. Gluten free, dairy free scones serve as yummy treats occasionally. Or simple fresh fruits and veggies make a great mid afternoon snack.
I love, however, coming across healthy alternatives to replace the sweet treats. Author Anthony William offers a wide range of recipes, along with an abundance of life changing health info and tips. Recently he posted an oatmeal raisin cookie recipe that I’ve been excited to try.
I was not disappointed!
Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
This easy to prepare recipe features gluten free oat flour and rolled oats. Check the packages, to make sure the oats are not processed in a plant along with wheat flour. Oats are naturally gluten free but can become contaminated if wheat is processed in the same facility.
The recipe is gluten, dairy, egg and refined sugar free.
I purchase oat flour, rolled oats, coconut sugar and organic raisins in bulk, finding that’s better, cost wise. Any health-minded grocery store carries such items in bulk.
Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ground golden flax seeds
- 6 tbsp water
- 1 1/2 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 cup gluten free oat flour
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder aluminum free
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup coconut or avocado oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup organic raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Mix together ground flax seeds and water and set aside for 15 minutes, creating a flax egg.
- Combine oats, oat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and sea salt in a bow. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together coconut or avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla and flax egg. Add to dry ingredients, stirring until uniform dough forms. Add raisins.
- Using spoon or cookie scoop, drop dough by spoonful onto parchment paper. Flatten into circles with a fork. Bake for 8 -10 minutes, until slightly browned. Remove from oven and cool. Makes approximately 24 cookies.
Perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Mixing up this batch of cookies transported me back to my childhood. Standing beside my mom or grandmother, I’d help make cookies. One whiff of the fragrant cinnamon and I became that child again.
Of course, I sampled a bite of dough. Since it’s egg free, the dough can be eaten without concern. It tasted so good!
My kitchen filled with the scent of baking cookies as I cleaned up. Waiting for those cookies to cool required an exit from the room!
It was worth the wait. I settled into my favorite chair, with a cup of hot peppermint tea, and a small plate of vegan oatmeal raisin cookies.
The cookies are marvelous…soft, chewy, rich in flavor and not too sweet. They are, indeed, perfect oatmeal raisin cookies, and a wonderful addition to afternoon tea time. I keep all the ingredients on hand, making this a quick and easy recipe to prepare.
I look forward to making these delightfully healthy cookies a couple of times a month.
Other Afternoon Tea Time Treats
Looking for other tea time treats or healthy after dinner desserts? Try these:
Gluten Free Wild Blueberry Scones
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I grew up with a similar afternoon tea tradition and try to keep it up as much as I can even during the week. I try to cut down on refined sugars and limit my exposure to gluten so this recipe is ideal! Thanks so much.
You are welcome! Happy to meet another tea time fan!
Oh these look wonderful!! So great to have so many vegan versions of traditional dessert favorites!
xoxo A
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I love that too!
Love the fact that they are ready so quick. What else does anybody need other than healthy cookies in 10 minutes. Thanks for sharing.
Exactly! I love quick and easy recipes that are delicious and healthy!
These look yummy! I love oatmeal raisin cookies but I haven’t made them in a long time.
I had not either, not since going plant based. Love these!
These look so yummy!! I love oatmeal cookies!
Me too! One of my favorites. I was thrilled to find a plant based option.
Vegan oatmeal raisin is my favorite!! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Hope you enjoy!
I saved the recipe. Will make it as soon as I get a chance. Looks delicious!
They are! And so easy to make.
I always forget how much I love oatmeal raisin cookies until I have one lol. These look soo yummy and I love that they’re vegan!
They are very tasty!
These look AMAZING! Can’t wait to try!
Hope you enjoy!
Looks delicious! Oatmeal raisin is one of those comfort classics.
It truly is!
Thanks for this recipe. Looks great! I also want to try the gluten free scone recipe. It’s amazing how much better I feel when I don’t eat gluten!
Me too. I didn’t realize gluten was causing health issues until recently. Avoiding it has made a big difference.
These look yummy. I’m going to have to try them this weekend.
Hope you enjoy!
These look delicious. I try to eat a clean diet so I will add these to my clean eating board
Wonderful! Thanks. 😊
I have to come up with a grain-free version of this. They look so amazingly good. Oatmeal raisin cookies used to be my all-time favorite!
I’ll see what I can find!
Can’t wait to try this wonderful recipe! I am not vegan, but I’m always up to eating healthier
Yes they are a healthy alternative no matter what your diet preferences!
Nice! They look amazing!
They are very tasty!
Looks yummy! Will need to try this – love the ingredient list.
All healthy ingredients!
These look delicious and healthy too. Love it!
They are both!
These look fantastic! I’m going to make these!!!
Wonderful! Hope you enjoy.
I love the thought of an afternoon tea – maybe when I retire next year I will get to indulge! I used to always dream about hosting tea parties! However, I do love my morning coffee and having a healthier treat to go with my coffee would be divine as well. I’m also going to check out your Snickerdoodle recipe!
These are great treats with any beverage!
My husband loves anything oatmeal raisin. Thanks for this idea and recipe!
Hope you enjoy!
They look great! Though we are vegetarian we are not vegan, but still eat vegan quite a lot. So I will have to try these cookies sometime!
Let me know how you like them!
They look great!
They are!
This sounds like such a wonderful way to break apart the day and refresh. I love oatmeal cookies, they are so tasty. I am excited to try this recipe.
They truly are delicious…and healthy!
I love oatmeal raisin cookies. I’m going to have to try these!
They are so good! And easy to make.
We just found out that we can’t eat wheat and I’m lost! I’m going to try this recipe this weekend!
These are so good. Look on Pinterest for gluten free recipes. And check out my post on gluten free flours. There are wonderful alternatives to wheat flour.
These look delicious. I always have to have a cookie or scone with my tea.
Me too! 😊
These are even safe for my son who has severe allergies to eggs, peanuts and tree nuts (not coconut, thankfully). This is great – thanks for sharing the recipe! Enjoy your afternoon tea!
That’s wonderful! No eggs peanuts or tree nuts in this recipe!