Vegan Strawberry Lime Oatmeal Raisin (Print Version)
Chewy plant-based oatmeal cookies with fresh strawberries, zesty lime, and raisins for a wholesome homemade treat.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
08 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
09 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
10 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
11 - Zest of 1 lime
12 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
13 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins
14 - 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
15 - 2/3 cup raisins
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, brown sugar, applesauce, maple syrup, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in the diced strawberries and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
06 - Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to allow the oats to hydrate fully.
07 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
09 - Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The strawberries stay juicy and burst in your mouth with every bite
- Lime and vanilla together create this sophisticated flavor nobody expects
- They are accidentally vegan but nobody believes it until you tell them
02 -
- Overmixing the dough makes tough cookies, so stop as soon as you no longer see dry flour
- That 5 minute rest time is non-negotiable, it changes everything for texture
- Fresh strawberries release moisture, so dice them right before adding and work quickly
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker, taller cookies with softer centers
- Add 1/2 teaspoon lime extract if you really love that citrus punch