I have 3 words for you: Easy. Healthy. Cookies.
If you don’t like raisins, then you may as well go ahead and hit that little back arrow in the corner because this recipe is not for you. Or go drool over these cookies instead.
If you love raisins, then don’t move, your dream cookie is just a few scrolls away.
If you’re on the fence about raisins, then I suggest sticking around because these cookies are extremely extraordinary! 5 ingredients. Fruit-sweetened. Chewy, tasty, and nutrition-packed!
If you’re a banana hater, then definitely stay right here. You know those amazing 2 ingredient banana + oat cookies? Well I have a banana-less version just for you!
And if you don’t fall into one of those categories, then who are you? And what is your stance on raisins?
Oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic. These cookies are not. Oatmeal raisin cookies don’t usually contain quinoa, but it adds great texture and nutrition. After making this quinoa granola, I realized that quinoa isn’t just for piling into a power bowl underneath a heap of vegetables with a savory sauce. It’s a fun ingredient in cookies and other such sweet things.
It is so small, but SO nutrition packed! If you want 27 more reasons why you should make these cookies, then check out this article from Well-Being Secrets all about the health benefits of quinoa.
And what’s better to bind oatmeal raisin cookies together than raisins themselves? Those sweet shriveled used-to-be grapes are the sweetener, the binder, and the mix-in in these little cookies!
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- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 2/3 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsps oat flour
- 2/3 cup raisins + 1/4 cup raisins for mixing in
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Blend the raisins and water to make raisin paste. It’s okay if it’s a little chunky.
- In a large bowl, mix the raisin paste with the quinoa, oats, oat flour, and cinnamon.
- Gently mix in the 1/4 cup raisins.
- Roll into balls and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press them out into cookie shapes.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes at 350F.
- Let them cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the pan and snacking!
- Keep in the fridge.
Mind reader! I just got back from the grocery and had almost bought raisin! (But I didn’t, lol)!
I think you added that banana-hater tag for me 😉 But these cookies are fab! I love the quinoa!!!!! Woohooo quinoa is the second best..not really grain…after buckwheat! Actually, idk….they bother are so awesome!
Always buy the raisins! I’m never without raisins in my cabinet, just in case 😉 Yes the banana hater category could be renamed the Rebecca and yellow-fruit free friends category lol! But you have the grain ranking wrong because #1 has to be OATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Buckwheat and quinoa aren’t grains 😉
Well then your dry grain-type things ranking is all wrong 😉
Oats are a grain, so we’re good 😉
Yum! I’m all for cookies especially when they are healthy too! I love that you used quinoa in there. My oldest hates quinoa just cooked and served with veggies so I have to find creative ways for her to actually want to eat it. And who could say no to a cookie!?!
I seriously have so much in common with your kids!!! I don’t like the taste of quinoa cooked with veggies either, give me brown rice or millet any day! All the raisins and sweetness totally mask the flavor, but I love the texture of it 🙂 Thanks Melissa <3
My stance on raisins: I love them, especially golden ones. Also who remembers The California Raisins? You know, the singing and dancing raisins from the 80’s? Anyway, these cookies look great – I feel like I could eat a whole stack of them and not feel guilty.
What?? Singing and dancing raisins…hang on gotta google that, brb.
OMG that totally made my day!!! They’re so ugly they’re cute, someone bring them back!!! I was born in 94, so totally missed those, it kinda reminds me of the planters peanut guy a little. Haha 😀 Thanks Michelle <3
I actually LOVE raisins, and I DO NOT understand why some people don’t like them …But these look absolutely delicious! And I love the addition of the quinoa! Great recipe!
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Oh good! I’m so happy to find another raisin lover! And I totally don’t see how people could not like them either, they’re ridiculously sweet and chewy and perfect <3 You will definitely like these cookies then, thanks for your sweet words Kennedy 🙂
These are definitely healthy, that is for sure! Somebody could definitely eat these without a single ounce of guilt!! My hubby loves raisins!
I gotta have a healthy snack around to balance out all the chocolate 🙂
This sounds amazing, Natalie! I’ will definitely have to try these! 🙂
Thanks Sina! I hope you do 🙂
Could you use prunes instead of raisins?
Certainly! The taste will be different obviously, but if you like prunes than go for it! I’d love to hear how they turn out 🙂
Easy + healthy + cookies = BEST RECIPE EVER! These look sooo tasty, and I love the use of quinoa – i’ve never tried making cookies with it before!
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This was my first quinoa in a cookie experience too, but I’ve been meaning to try it for a while! You can’t really taste it, but quinoa makes everything healthier right? Now I gotta come up with some super duper chocolatey indulgent cookie, add quinoa, and call it healthy 😉 haha Thanks Harriet!
Even though I love raisins, could I use date puree instead of the raisins; and just add the 1/4 cup…only because I have way more Medjool dates than I have raisins?
For sure!! Sound delicious 🙂
Hello,
How many calories per cookies?
Hi Chantal! I don’t know, I don’t believe in counting calories so that is not something I think about or calculate. But if you google search “recipe calorie counter” I’m sure you find an app and enter the ingredients to find out.
I had made these cookies and while I was baking them the smell that they made really delicious and when I come to taste no words because I can’t imagine this was my first time that I introduce quinoa in sweet recipes but they are… REALLY GOOD thanks for you.
I’m so happy that you gave them a shot Rodianne!! Mmm yes the smell of baking cookies is like an added bonus to the whole process 🙂 I’m actually not a big fan of quinoa in non sweet things (if you can’t tell I have quite a sweet tooth though lol) But quinoa in granola is another favorite of mine if you ever want to try it. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
have you ever made a cookie recipe using quinoa flakes? I’m not about to sub it here as the moisture content is obvs different but i thought maybe it could work well in baking? My partner is very lukewarm on quinoa served like rice with veggies too so we hardly ever have it!
Ooh, now I’m sampling them and they are GOOOOD! The mixture was rather wet so i was a bit concerned but i added about another tablespoon of flour and cooked them 3 mins longer. I guess it’s hard to say how much water different batches of quinoa will hold? So easy! (Doubled the recipe – yippee!) oh and i had a lonely handful of choc chips that needed to be used so i threw them in as well – probably not enough for one in every cookie so it’s a bit like the coin in the xmas pud!!
Thanks for your recipes!
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Oh yay you tried them already!! Yep, every batch of quinoa will be slightly different depending on exactly how much water you cook it in and how long etc. But a little extra flour can easily fix it. VERY good call on the chocolate chips too–like a little chocolatey treasure hunt 😀
As for quinoa flakes, I have used them before a few times although never already cooked like the quinoa here. They work much like rolled or quick oats though, so you could sub them into an oatmeal cookie recipe (like this one https://www.feastingonfruit.com/oil-free-oatmeal-raisin-cookies-vegan-gf/) for some or possible even all (although that will change the flavor quite a bit) of the rolled oats.
My cookies did not hold its shape and started breaking apart. Thoughts?
Hmm sounds like they were too dry perhaps, I’d suggest less oats and more raisins. You can also try using a food processor and blending the raisins with water first and then adding the rest of the ingredients and mixing it altogether that way. They will have a little less of a chunky texture but may hold together better 🙂
I’m going to remake it for my toddler and he likes softer cookies so I’m thinking of making the rolled oats into flour. Do you think that will work? How much do of the raisin puree do you think I should put in it?
Oat flour is much more drying than oats, so you will need more fruit puree but without trying it myself I can’t tell you an exact amount. What I would suggest is just following this recipe instead and swapping the dates for raisins: https://www.feastingonfruit.com/easy-vegan-chocolate-chip-cookies/ The tapioca starch is optional, and you can still add the cooked quinoa if you want. Maybe try 1/2 cup quinoa and 1 cup oat flour. Hope that helps!
Excellent! I followed the recipe and they came out moist and held together well. A+ for no oil, salt, refined sugar or fake butter.
Woohoo!! I am so happy they were a success for you, Mark. Thanks for the feedback and enjoy the rest of the batch 🙂
I love these! I made them for myself for a healthy treat in the morning with my coffee. I ate 3 in one sitting and didn’t even feel bad about it. This is a keeeper. thank you!!
YAY! I am so happy you tried them and enjoyed🤗 Thanks for the feedback and enjoy the rest!
Hi! I absolutely detest raisins haha
Would cranberries work ? Thanks!
Yes absolutely! Dried cranberries would be great here too 🙂
I made this recipe tonight and I must say it is really delicious! I love the fact that it has no added sugars! I doubled the recipe and am glad that I did! I will be making more of these in the future! Thank you so much for a healthy cookie recipe that is so simple to make! This is the first recipe that I have made of yours and am looking forward to making more!
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I am so so happy you liked these!! Haven’t made them in forever, but I adore them too. Thanks for the feedback, and can’t wait to hear what you try next 🙂