Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (100g) instant oats (gluten-free if needed)

• ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ⅛ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp (28g) melted coconut oil or unsalted butter

• 1 large egg, at room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup (120mL) honey or agave

• ¼ cup (40g) raisins

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir in honey or agave.

3. Combine Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Fold in the raisins.

4. Chill Dough: Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30 minutes.

5. Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

6. Shape Cookies: Drop the dough into 15 rounded scoops onto the prepared sheet and flatten slightly.

7. Bake: Bake for 11–14 minutes, until the edges are set but centers still appear slightly underdone.

8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.