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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies - Soft, Chewy, and Better for You

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
  • Whole wheat pastry flour (or white whole wheat flour)
  • Baking soda
  • Fine sea salt
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Coconut oil (melted and cooled) or light olive oil
  • Pure maple syrup
  • Light brown sugar
  • Large egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Raisins
  • Dark chocolate chips (60–70% cacao)
  • Optional: Chopped walnuts or pecans

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt. Stir in 1 1/2 cups rolled oats.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk 1/3 cup melted, cooled coconut oil (or olive oil), 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1 large egg, and 2 teaspoons vanilla until smooth.
  4. Bring it together: Add the dry mixture to the wet and stir just until no dry streaks remain. Fold in 1/2 cup raisins and 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips. If using, add 1/4 cup chopped nuts.
  5. Rest the dough: Let the dough sit for 10 minutes. The oats will hydrate, making the cookies thicker and chewier.
  6. Scoop and shape: Scoop heaping tablespoons onto the sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten the tops with your fingers for even baking.
  7. Bake: Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers still look slightly soft. Do not overbake.
  8. Cool: Let cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. They firm up as they cool.