Vegan Strawberry Basil Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)

Chewy plant-based cookies combining sweet strawberries, raisins, and aromatic fresh basil for a unique breakfast or snack.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
03 - 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
05 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
09 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Add-Ins

12 - 1/2 cup raisins
13 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced and patted dry
14 - 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, applesauce, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk to distribute evenly.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Gently fold in raisins, strawberries, and chopped basil until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
06 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
07 - Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon to achieve even thickness.
08 - Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers appear set.
09 - Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The strawberries and basil create this sophisticated sweet-savory moment that makes these feel fancy enough for a brunch gathering
  • They stay incredibly chewy for days thanks to the applesauce and coconut oil working their moisture magic
  • The recipe is so forgiving that I have literally thrown them together in under 15 minutes before guests arrived
02 -
  • I once skipped patting the strawberries dry and ended up with cookies that were delicious but disappointingly soft in the center
  • The basil flavor intensifies after a day, so these actually taste better on day two if you can manage not to eat them all immediately
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if your kitchen is especially warm or the coconut oil has separated
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so everything bakes at the same rate

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