By Who can resist the goodness of Sugar-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies? These cookies are sure going to make a great impression. The edges have a slight crunch and the middle is soft and slightly chewy.
Honey Oatmeal Raisin Cookies without refined Sugar
This recipe is really fun to make even kids will be excited to join in the process. It takes only about 10 to 15 minutes to bake. It might still look underdone at this point but don’t worry just take them out of the oven while they still look underdone they will continue to bake and harden as they cool.
Before we proceed I know honey is interpreted as sugar by some people. However, I like to clarify what I mean by sugar-free in this cookie recipe. I am simply referring to refined sugar like the white sugar, brown sugar and the likes.
This cookie recipe uses raw honey which can easily be replaced with maple syrup or agave nectar. I hope that clarifies things for you? – 🙂
How to restore old cookies?
Simply pop them in a 425°F preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes
Notes and Tips
- Lining the baking pan with a parchment sheet is very important because it will make your baking pan come out clean and your cookies release effortlessly.
- I used the old-fashioned oats for this recipe. However, you can use the quick oats for this.
- I also used all-purpose flour but wheat flour will work perfectly well
- It is advisable to use a metal baking pan over glass pans because glass pans retain heat longer and it may over bake the cookies
- Since the dough will turn out quite wet it is very important to place it in the fridge before baking it for at least 20 minutes. Please don’t miss this step it is very important
- If you have any leftover simply store it in an airtight container on the tabletop for up to 3 days.
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup oats
- 3/4 Cup All purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder
- 1.5 tsp Baking powder
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- 1/4 Cup Raisins
- Salt Pinch
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the Oats, Cinnamon powder, Baking powder and Salt
- In a separate bowl, whisk the Egg, Coconut Oil, and Vanilla extract till fluffy. (About 1 minute)
- Mix the Oats and the whisked Egg and Coconut until combined. Add the Honey and fold till just combined.
- Add the flour in two batches. Fold in the first half until just combined. Repeat for the second half. Then, fold in the Raisins and place it in the Fridge for 20 minutes to solidify.
- Drop one heaping mound of cookie dough into the prepared sheet spacing them about 2 inches apart and Place in a 325F preheated oven for about 12 to 14 minutes or until slightly brown.
- Leave to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
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Excellent!!
Thanks!
Hi, is there a substitute for eggs in this recipe
@Jasni Makwana, I used to use honey, and banana instead of sugar, oil and eggs in my zucchini bread.
These are great! I used dried cranberries instead of raisins, turned out wonderful. I especially liked it was a small batch in case we didn’t like them! I’m glad to read that several people doubled the recipe, definitely a keeper, thank you!
That’s so good to hear. 😊😊😊😊😊😊
I return to these cookies again and again. I always make them with either whole wheat flour or a combination of whole wheat and almond flour (for added protein). I also add more cinnamon and some nutmeg to suit our family’s tastes. They are perfect. Thank you for this recipe!
Wow! So glad it worked out with even with the sub. thanks for the feedback! 😍
Love this recipe, but made a few changes, used an extra 1/2 cup of oats, 2x the raisins and almond flour.
I replaced the flour with coconut flour (1/4 cup) to make them gluten free and added one egg . They were great!
the only thing that could make them better would be trying again with some chocolate chips… that would be really great (as good as a clif bar) … also I used peanut butter for my oil, tripled the recipe and subbed in about 2 cups of Special K Strawberry Cereal 🙂 Thank you for the recipe
These hit the spot . They taste healthy and have that good feeling for you after you take a bite. I was eating some HoneyMaid Justice League graham wafers and I swear I was jacked through the roof after one bite… refined sugar can be crazy! I had to make these for breakfast tomorrow! They will last me well until I get hungry again after a.m. coffeeee <3
Used more oats and almond flour, doubled the recipe and used 3 C oats and less honey.
These are delicious and super easy!!!
Thank so much for sharing!!!
Specially for making it so easy with the way you write and the video!!!
First time I landed on your page and already in love!!! Can’t wait to try more recipes!!!
Can I freeze them?
I am really excited to try this recipe! I am a diabetic so I am looking for a healthier cookie. I think I might add some pecans to them! I’m going to look for you on Facebook and Instagram.
Thank you, Jane. pecans do sound like a good addition… You can find me on Instagram @cheflolaskitchen ❤️
Leave out the raisins. They are considered high-glycemic. I am also a diabetic and have to watch my sugar intake.
Can a different type of flour be substituted to make these gluten free?
I made them with all purpose gluten free flour!!! Yummy!!!
Great recipe.. Satisfied my sweet tooth with the reined sugar!!
These cookies get a 10! I tweaked the recipe but use the base that’s suggested. Yummy
That’s terrific Versandle! So glad it worked out with your sub. 🙂
Can I substitute with wheat flour? Will it be the same ratio as the white flour?
About these calories does that mean all 12 cookies 127 cal or just one cookie?
UPDATE to my first comment.
I don’t see in the instructions to flatten the cookies before placing in the oven. I only see that step in the video, which I watched only after making the cookies. Despite the cookies not flattening, these cookies are really good. Sending them to my diabetic father who lives in a nursing home 😊
Cookies with honey as a sweetener are no better for your diabetic father than cookies with refined white sugar! Gah! I looked up these cookies as “sugar free” and get hit with “Oh but it’s REFINED sugar free”. Nope, nope, nope. Not sugar free. Not even close. I hope you didn’t give him very many.
@Colleen Holbrook, I’m a diabetic (insulin dependent) and I know for a fact that Honey is readily absorbed and causes no spikes in blood sugar. Not all honey is the same. Some honey purchased will sometimes have an extra sweetener. Be sure to buy real raw honey.
Thanks, Rogers.
Hi Lola,
I followed this recipe to a “T” and for some reason they never spread out. Do you know what might have caused this?
Thank you!
Can I use a flax egg and coconut flour instead?
Raisins are naturally sweet, can I skip honey or any sweet at all,? How will i get the required consistency then?
Raisins are naturally sweet, can I skip honey or any sweet at all,? How will i get the required consistency then?
Really want to make these cookies 🍪 but I can’t have coconut. Can I leave it out?
Yes, you can replace the coconut oil with any other light oil of your choice.
Hello Lola, I am diabetic and wondered if I could use agave nectar instead of the honey? It’s the same consistency and doesn’t have the glycemic impact on my blood sugar level as the honey does.
Yes, Sheila, Agave nectar will work perfectly!
is the honey necessary at all i don’t want the sugar from that
You can also use raw sugar it has about 2 to 4 grams of sugar. I’m a diabetic as well and this is what I use for everything.
I really like these cookies, easy to make and make a good snack. I like crunch in my cookies so added sunflower seeds.
Honey is NOT sugar free, title should be corrected
Putting mine in the oven now! 🤗 Cant wait to see how they turn out!
Thank you for this fantasic recipe Lola!! 👏🏽😊
You are welcome Rah. I will be so happy to know how they turn out. 😀
Such a great sugar free recipe! 2nd time making these and am blown away! I’ve doubled the recipe both times and they still comes out great. Thank you Lola!
So glad you loved this Melissa! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it – Lola 🙂
These cookies look delicious! How much time will they last in the fridge?
Thanks, Diana. These cookies should not be stored in the fridge. They will last longer when store them in an airtight container on the table top. However, if you want to keep them for a longer period, put them in a sealed bag and place them in the freezer.
Iam ellergic to honey what else can I use
You can try this brown sugar cookie recipe here https://cheflolaskitchen.com/soft-and-chewy-brown-sugar-oatmeal-cookies/
Thanks 4 this wonderful recipe but Can I use brown sugar?if yes what measurement would u advice
Hi Nkechi, I will advise you not to tweak this recipe by adding sugar. I have a recipe here for a brown sugar cookie here’s the link https://cheflolaskitchen.com/soft-and-chewy-brown-sugar-oatmeal-cookies/ I hope that helps?
My kids love these cookies, great for an after school snack 🙂
Oatmeal raisin were my favorite as a kid and I haven’t made them in years. Thanks for making them sugar free.
These are so great for an afternoon snack. My kids love them!
Such a great way to use honey instead of refined sugar! Thank you for this!
Love this healthier take on a cookie classic! All the flavor and no guilt!
these look so scrumptious! I love that they are made with oats and have raisins to add a bit of sweetness to them! Tasty and healthy cookie!
Super good healthy version without the sugar! Lovee it. Thanks for the video how to make it 🙂