These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the best oatmeal raisin cookies I’ve ever had! They’re incredibly soft and chewy, with crispy edges and MAJOR peanut butter flavor. You won’t believe they’re gluten-free, refined sugar-free and vegan.
You’ve all seen the funny quote saying, “Raisin Oatmeal Cookies that look like Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are the reason I have trust issues,” right?
Normally, I’m right there with the author of that saying. Gimme all the chocolate! But, I’ve got a recipe here that might change your mind and have you diving right into these, raisins and all.
A few months back, I made a homemade Cinnamon Raisin Almond Butter. Good Lord, that stuff was addictive. Ever since, I’ve been a bigger fan of raisins, and the sweet burst of chewiness they bring to the recipes they’re in.
I was recently having a hankering for a super peanut buttery cookie that was full of texture, and these Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies came to mind. Of course, those are an old recipe that’s full of sugar, butter, and a bunch of non-vegan and non-gluten free ingredients.
But since they were SO good the first time around, I figured it was worth a shot at converting them into a gluten-free, refined sugar-free, vegan masterpiece. Challenge was a SUCCESS! Dang, you guys, these cookies are irresistible. I wish I could hand each of you one of them so you could see for yourself.
I’m normally not the biggest peanut butter cookie lover ever (I’d rather just eat it with a spoon) and my boyfriend Jesse claims he normally doesn’t like raisin cookies…yet each of us totally demolished a few of these. They’re SUPER peanut buttery, with a little bit of texture and chew from the oats, and a burst of sweetness from the raisins.
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies also have some cinnamon added for some additional warmth, which always plays so well with the oatmeal raisin flavor combination. The texture of these cookies is soft and chewy – don’t expect crunchy cookies with this one!
I tested the recipe with a real egg and a flax egg, and both were fabulous, but with the flax egg, they were a little crumblier when warm. Make sure they’re cooled completely on the baking sheet before trying to remove them so you don’t end up with cookie crumbles!
If you’re a peanut butter nut like me, and can’t get enough of oatmeal cookies, these are for YOU. And of course, if you absolutely can’t give up chocolate, sub in some chocolate chips for the raisins 😉 I hope you’ll give these a go, and enjoy!
Don’t put the oats away yet! Try these oat-filled goodies…
- You’ll want to dig into this Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal for breakfast.
- Got figs? Then you’ve got to try these Oatmeal Fig Bars.
- Impress your guests with little effort by serving up this Blueberry Crisp Tart with Oatmeal Crust.
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free + Vegan)
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the best oatmeal raisin cookies I've ever had! They're incredibly soft and chewy, with crispy edges and MAJOR peanut butter flavor. You won't believe they're gluten-free, refined sugar-free and vegan.
Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 12 minutes Total Time 27 minutes Servings 18 cookies Calories 199 kcal Author RachelIngredients
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) coconut oil solid but softened (similar to softened butter)
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (128 grams) creamy peanut butter I used all natural, made with 100% peanuts
- 1 egg room temperature (can also use a flax egg to keep it vegan)
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (96 grams) blanched almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream together coconut oil and coconut sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in peanut butter and vanilla extract. Beat in the egg or flax egg until well blended.
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Combine the oats, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add into the peanut butter mixture and beat until just combined.
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Fold in raisins. Chill cookie dough, covered, at least 2 hours and up to 1 week.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Form rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and arrange about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
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Bake cookies in batches in middle of oven for 12 minutes, or until just pale golden. Cool cookies completely on the baking sheet before removing and serving.
