Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Healthy Version)

This is my healthified version of a great classic vegan oatmeal cookie recipe (Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies). These come out cake-like, soft and chewy. The taste is fruity sweet and just perfect for us. I hope youll like them, too. :)

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Yields: 14 large cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup raisins (I used a mix of golden raisins, sultanas and cranberries)
•  hot water, for plumping raisins
• 1⁄3 cup  non-dairy milk (e.g. soy milk)
• 2  tablespoons flax seeds, ground
• 1⁄4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup applesauce (I used a banana applesauce)
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour (I used whole spelt flour)
• 1⁄4 cup flour (I used spelt flour)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups oats (I used a mix of five different grain flakes)

Directions

1. Put raisins (or dried fruit of choice) into a medium sized bowl. Cover with hot water and allow to soak until ready to use. Drain well before using.
2. In a large bowl use a fork to vigorously mix together the non-dairy milk and flax seeds. Add in the sugar and applesauce and mix for about 2 minutes until it reaches a caramel colour. Mix in vanilla extract.
3. Sift in flour, spices, baking soda and salt. Fold in oatmeal and raisins.
4. Drop dough in generous tbs onto a paper-lined (or greased) baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Flatten the tops a bit.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven at 350°F/180°C.
6. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.