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Crispy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

January 9, 2016 by Cris 41 Comments

You gotta make these beauties … oats, raisins, almonds, no refined sugar, exploding with flavor, MIRACULOUS!

Crispy Oatmeal Raisin CookiesOh boy, instead of having my glass of water at room temperature as I usually have first things first, I went straight for the cookies. And it’s only 7 am and I’ve already stuffed my face with four of these delicious, simple and comforting crispy oats oatmeal cookies – but hey, it’s breakfast time anyway. 🙂

Morning all!

What are your favorite foods for breakfast? I for one love either eggs in different variations like super creamy scrambled eggs with spinach & mushrooms or egg sandwich with smoked salmon – this one I simply adore – or my bowl with granola – one to die for. Really go for it if you haven’t tried it yet.

Crispy Oatmeal Raisin CookiesWhat I love about these cookies is the fact that they set you up for your morning routine in NO TIME FLAT along a cold glass of milk, are the perfect healthy snack between 11 am and 5 pm (no more fast food on the way home) and are the BEST comforting treats. Not to mention, they cost you almost nothing to make them. BONUS!

So all you need to make these gold beauties is both types of rolled oats – jumbo type that are thick and big and the fine, smoother ones – 1 cup of each. Add them to a bowl.

Crispy Oatmeal Raisin CookiesThen add the rest of the ingredients such as raisins, crushed almonds (I already bought them this way), honey, olive oil, one banana, chia seeds (optional), and milk – and that’s ALL! In another small bowl crack in one egg and beat to combine – this step is optional. Mix together well – it should come together, but you might need to squelch it together with your hands to get everything properly combined.

Crispy Oatmeal Raisin CookiesFeel free to use whichever dried fruit you like in the mix (maybe raisins are not your thing) – like figs, apricots, and prunes all work fantastic.

Crispy Oatmeal Raisin CookiesAt this point, the mixture will be sticky, but if you wet your hands, you will be able to it roll into walnut-sized balls – you should get around 18 in total. As you roll them, place them onto the lined baking trays. If you prefer them flatter, them squash them down a little with the palm of your hand. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden on the outside and slightly soft in middle.

Enriching our bodies with a good, nutritious breakfast that will help us kick off the day in the best way possible is so important and it doesn’t have to take long – these crispy oatmeal raisin cookies are your weekend must! 🙂

Crispy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

4.5 from 4 reviews
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Crispy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Author: Cook it fit
Prep time:  10 mins
Cook time:  20 mins
Total time:  30 mins
Serves: 18
 
A really delicious, simple, comforting cookie – such a great fuel food, giving you long lasting slow release of energy.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats – jumbo type that are thick and big
  • 1 cup rolled oats - the fine, smoother ones
  • ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 banana, smashed
  • 100 g raisins or whichever dried fruit you prefer
  • 100 g crushed almonds
  • 25 g chia seeds (optional)
  • 5 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large egg (optional)
  • 100 ml milk (your favorite one)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF) and line 1 large baking trays with greaseproof paper.
  2. Add the both types of rolled oats, bicarbonate of soda, raisins (or if you add a bigger piece of dry fruit, then roughly chop them up), chia seeds, honey, olive oil, almonds, the smashed banana into a large bowl and mix together well.
  3. In another small bowl crack in one egg and beat to combine. Then add it into the bowl - please take note that this step is OPTIONAL. Mix together well - it should come together, but you might need to squelch it together with your hands to get everything properly combined.
  4. At this point, the mixture will be sticky, but if you wet your hands, you will be able to it roll into walnut-sized balls – you should get around 18 in total. As you roll them, place them onto the lined baking trays. If you prefer them flatter, then squash them down a little with the palm of your hand. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden on the outside and slightly soft in the middle.
  5. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let them cool. Bon appetite!
Notes
VEGAN OPTION: The egg is optional. As for the milk, use almond, coconut or soy milk.

Keep in an air-tight container for up to 5 days. Also feel free to use whichever dried fruit you like in the mix (maybe raisins are not your thing) – like figs, apricots, and prunes all work fantastic.

Get creative, use the ingredients you have at hand but make sure you #cookitfit.
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Stay healthy & be happy!
Xoxo, Cris

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    January 12, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    Love it!

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 12, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      Have you already tried it, Amanda?

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    January 16, 2016 at 12:31 am

    Yum! These look sooooooo good! Another winner 🙂

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 17, 2016 at 1:36 am

      Thank you, Sarah! 🙂 Have a lovely weekend! XX

      Reply
  3. Dave says

    January 20, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    MMMmmmmm these look proper amazing! Will definitely be trying soon. Thanks Cris!!

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      You’re more than welcome, Dave! 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Jenn says

    January 21, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    Such a classic! My hubs is a huge oatmeal raisin fan…he would love these!

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 6:44 pm

      You have a cool husband! 🙂 Thanks, Jenn!

      Reply
  5. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    January 21, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    These look fab dear! I haven’t had oatmeal cookies in so long!

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 6:46 pm

      Thank you very much, Rebecca!

      Reply
  6. Linda @ Veganosity says

    January 21, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    I love that this recipe doesn’t have any flour in it.

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 6:51 pm

      Thanks, Linda! I know, so perfect for a quick but healthy breakfast.

      Reply
  7. Sophia @veggies dont bite says

    January 22, 2016 at 7:02 am

    I love oatmeal raisin cookies! Such a great snack for the kids too. Yum!

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 6:54 pm

      I couldn’t agree more. 🙂 Thank you, Sophia!

      Reply
  8. Nicole says

    January 22, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    Love to see you including the vegan option in your recipe. We make something very similar but use sunflower seeds or peptitas instead of almonds (we are nut free also), but I’d love to whip up a batch with almonds just for me. 🙂

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 6:59 pm

      Sunflower seeds sounds delicious too. Thanks for sharing it with me, Nicole. I’ll definitely give it a go. 🙂

      Reply
  9. yummy mummy kitchen says

    January 22, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    Yum! I wish I had some of these right now!

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:02 pm

      Me too! 🙂 I need to make them again. Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  10. Tish says

    January 23, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    What a great healthy dessert.

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:07 pm

      Thanks, Trish! 🙂

      Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    January 24, 2016 at 7:29 am

    Ha ha….I have been baking some cookies today that look almost identical to these! Different flavours and ingredients, but they could be twins.

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Which ingredients have you used, Mel? Cause I am always on the look out for inspiration. Thanks!

      Reply
  12. Pragati says

    January 24, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    I would find it hard to wait till morning if I had such cookies

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      I know, but I am a bit of a freak when it comes to staying in shape! 🙂 Thank you, Pragati!

      Reply
  13. Ginny McMeans says

    January 24, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    This looks like a great run-out-the-door breakfast to me 🙂

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      Exactly!!! 🙂 Thanks, Ginny!

      Reply
  14. The Vegan 8 says

    January 25, 2016 at 8:39 am

    These look soooo delicious, I really love that you created a crunchy golden version, looks so good!

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      Thank you, Brandy!

      Reply
  15. The Food Hunter says

    January 25, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    making these real soon!

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Yay!!! Let me know please how it goes. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Kathy Hester says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:01 am

    I could so use a plate of these delicious cookies right now!

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      Thank you, Kathy! Come on over … 🙂 Have you been to Germany before? 😉

      Reply
  17. Gin says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:46 am

    These look so good I think they’d get me out of bed early just to start munching! I think I might try using a flax egg, why not? 🙂

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:29 pm

      Actually, I’m also planning to give it a go with flax egg. 🙂 Thanks, Gin!

      Reply
  18. Sina @ Vegan Heaven says

    January 26, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    They look so delicious, Cris! I love baking with oats! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cris says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      Same here. 🙂 Thank you, Sina!

      Reply
  19. Howie Fox says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    I’m an absolute fan of these kinds of cookies! I need to make a new batch again, will keep your recipe in mind!! 😀

    Reply
    • Cris says

      February 3, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Great! 🙂 Thanks, Howie!

      Reply
  20. Hedi says

    January 27, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    Simple, delicious and healthy!

    Reply
    • Cris says

      February 3, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Thank you, Heidi! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Pip says

    January 14, 2020 at 4:10 am

    I’m not sure if I did something wrong as I followed the recipe exact but the mixture was very wet rather than sticky and I had trouble forming it into balls? So I added some more oats, coconut, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and a drizzle of golden syrup and put it in a tray to make musli slice. Not quite the “crispy oatmeal cookies” I was wanting to make but it was still yummy! Haha do you think I needed to wait a bit longer for the Chia seeds to soak up the liquid and thicken a bit maybe?

    Reply

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