Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

“Yuck! I don’t like oatmeal. Mama, I don’t like oatmeal!”

I live with a 3 and a half year old whose taste buds change on a daily basis. And apparently he is on an oatmeal strike. However, he had no problems eating one of these bad boys.

In fact, it was the raisins that he picked out! He must have thought they were chocolate chips… maybe next time, Bubs… maybe next time.

Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

• 1/2 cup vegan butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoon water)
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (or white)
• 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/3 teaspoon baking soda
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup nuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream sugar and butter together; about 3-5 minutes. Add vanilla and flax egg and cream for another minute.

Add dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly.

Scoop onto a cookie sheet and back for 12-15 minutes, depending on the size.

Let cool.