I have been craving oatmeal raisin cookies this week. The spices, and the oatmeal and raisins, just sounded so good! However, I have not had any oatmeal in a good 6 months – I have found even the gluten free oats bother my stomach! I think most people assume oatmeal is a “safe” food, and I always get this look of amazement when I say I don’t eat oatmeal!
I used to eat oatmeal every morning at work, and I always felt bloated and sick to my stomach afterwards. But, I just thought it was a “full” feeling, and kept having it! Once I stopped, I realized I didn’t HAVE to feel that way when I ate, and that is when I really started investigating what made me feel good when I was eating, and what made me feel not so good!
So, no oatmeal for me. But that is ok. I sure don’t miss feeling sick after I ate it! These cookies do not have oatmeal, but they are still chewy and delicious!
Oatmeal Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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Adapted from Organic Thrifty
2 cups almond flour
2 tbsp coconut oil, liquified
1/4 cup honey
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp each: nutmeg, cloves, ginger OR 1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp ground flax mixed with 4 tbsp warm water
1/3 cup raisins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
First mix together the flax egg – in a small bowl combine 2 tbsp flax and 4 tbsp warm water. Let this sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients and it will thicken slightly.
In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut oil, and honey. Stir to combine. Add in the baking soda and spices. Pour in the flax egg and mix with a spoon until well combined. Add in the raisins.
Form about 1 tbsp dough into a ball. Place on a greased cookie sheet, and continue making “ball” to fill the cookie sheet. (I fit 9 on my cookie sheet, but it is a small one). Flatten the balls with your hand.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. The cookies should be soft, but lightly browned. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
I really like these cookies, because they are chewy, and not too sweet!
Now I just need a glass of almond milk!
This is being shared with Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays and Allergy Free Wednesdays.
My husband tried oatmeal a couple of times and he experienced the same feeling. The cookies look delicious even without the oatmeal! Have a great weekend.
Oatmeal is on his bad list too? Lol, he cracks me up! But I can totally relate .. I hate that feeling! They are really good .. I just have to stop eating them now!
I am definitely trying these out today when I get home…
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I hope you like them Maria! I had to put them in the freezer so I would stop eating them
I’m a huge oatmeal lover too but every time I eat it, I feel nauseous! It’s the strangest thing.
On another note, I love these cookies. And I also love that it won’t make me sick after I devour them!
Really? I thought it was just me that happened to! They are pretty tasty cookies
My primal friend whips out almond-based cookies for us to both enjoy–I’m making him add raisins next time! Oatmeal raisin cookies are totally my favorite, and while I can eat oatmeal, I have no problems trying out an almond-based alternative. Sounds yummy!
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What a great grain free alternative! A protein packed snack too, thanks for sharing it with us on AFW!
Thank you Tessa!
These sound really yummy! Just printed the recipe off can’t wait to make them.
I hope you like them!
I think these look great. Have you tried soaking your oats? It really helps some people. Thanks for sharing at Allergy Free Wed!
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Thank you so much! I have tried soaking them, gluten free oats, regular oats. I’m ok with not having them though
You’re welcome! You’re being featured on my blog today! Come and see! The only other thing I’d mention is that soaking with buckwheat (1/10 of the total amount) might help. Buckwheat has phytase which oats do not have and that is what generates the good effects of a soak.
I am staying away from a lot of grains now so I’m not trying to convince you – just passing on info.
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These look amazing! I can’t do flax would an egg work?
Thank you! I think you could… I was trying to keep them vegan friendly, so that is why I added the flax egg. I didn’t try it with a real egg, but it should work the same! I might just try that (gives me an excuse to make more cookies …) Thanks for the comment!