Do you want to make your oatmeal cookies even better? Swap out sugar for maple syrup for a healthier twist, and with just a few simple ingredients, I will show you how these healthy oatmeal cookies turn into golden, sweet, comforting, and scrumptious treats.
Watch my video below for a simple, step-by-step recipe for creating these delicious Healthy Oatmeal Cookies. If you enjoy it, don’t forget to like and subscribe for more easy and tasty oat recipes!
What I Love About These Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
These healthy oatmeal cookies check all the boxes for me. They’re soft in the middle, slightly crisp on the edges, and full of warm, cozy flavors. Plus, they’re made with simple, real ingredients—nothing artificial, just wholesome goodness.
Why These Cookies Are a Must-Try:
- Soft, chewy, and just the right amount of sweetness – The maple syrup gives them a rich, natural flavor that sugar just can’t match.
- Hearty and satisfying – The oats make them feel like a real treat, while the raisins add little bursts of sweetness in every bite.
- Smells like a bakery at home – The cinnamon brings everything together and makes your kitchen smell absolutely amazing.
If you love a classic oatmeal cookie but want a better-for-you version, these are for you!
What You’ll Need
You don’t need a long shopping list for this easy oatmeal raisin cookies recipe. Just a handful of simple pantry staples, and you’re all set. Grab what you’ve got, mix it up, and in no time, you’ll have warm, chewy cookies that taste amazing!
- Melted butter – ¾ cup (170 grams)
- Pure maple syrup – ¾ cup (180 grams)
- Eggs – 2 pieces
- Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
- Salt – ½ teaspoon (3 grams)
- Baking soda – 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- All-purpose flour – 1 ½ cups (190 grams)
- Sprouted Rolled Oats, – 3 cups (240 grams)
- Raisins – 1 cup (150 grams)
I like using sprouted oats in this recipe because they make the cookies softer by breaking down starches, add natural sweetness, keep them chewy, and are easier to digest. They also have more B vitamins, essential minerals, and a lower glycemic index, making the cookies taste great while being a little better for you.
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If you want to keep this recipe low in sugar, use a sugar-free maple syrup made with monk fruit and allulose. It keeps the maple flavor without adding extra sugar.
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How to Make These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Maple Syrup
Baking these healthy oatmeal cookies is as easy as mixing, scooping, and baking. No complicated steps—just a simple process that fills your kitchen with the best smell. Once they’re out of the oven, good luck waiting for them to cool before grabbing one!
Step 1: Get the oven ready
Set it to 360°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. No one likes cookies that stick!
Step 2: Mix the Good Stuff
Take a big mixing bowl and pour in the melted butter and maple syrup. Stir them together until they blend into a smooth, golden mixture.
Next, crack in the eggs and add the vanilla extract. Give everything a good whisk until the eggs are fully incorporated, and the mixture looks silky and well combined.
Tip: Whisking the eggs separately before adding them helps them blend in more evenly.
Step 3: Add the dry ingredients
Sprinkle in the cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Then, slowly mix in the flour until everything looks well combined.
Step 4: Time for the oats and raisins
Toss them in and stir until the dough is thick and packed with goodness. This is where the magic happens!
Tip: If your raisins are a little dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain before adding. They’ll be extra plump and juicy.
Step 5: Scoop and space
Grab a spoon or cookie scoop and drop little mounds of dough onto the baking sheet. Leave some space between them—these cookies like to spread.
Step 6: Bake and wait (if you can)
Pop them in the oven for 10-12 minutes. When they’re golden brown and your kitchen smells amazing, they’re done.
Step 7: Let them cool… or don’t
Give them a few minutes to set, but honestly, who can resist a warm cookie straight from the oven?
Craving More Oatmeal Goodness? Try this Easy Oatmeal Bread—soft, hearty, and perfect with butter or honey!
Wholesome Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
24
servings15
minutes12
minutes162
kcal27
minutesThese healthy oatmeal cookies with maple syrup and raisins are soft, chewy, and packed with warm, cozy flavors. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a batch of homemade cookies that taste even better than store-bought!
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Ingredients
¾ cup (170g) melted butter
¾ cup (180g) pure maple syrup
2 pieces eggs
1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (2.5g) ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon (3g) salt
1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
3 cups (240g) Sprouted Rolled Oats
1 cup (150g) raisins
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 360 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius to ensure it’s hot enough for the cookies to bake evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, add three-fourths cup of melted butter followed by three-fourths cup of pure maple syrup.
- Add two eggs and one teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter and maple syrup mixture and mix thoroughly until combined.
- Stir in one teaspoon of ground cinnamon, half a teaspoon of salt, and one teaspoon of baking soda into the mixture.
- Slowly add one-and-a-half cups of all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients and mix until you have a smooth dough.
- Next, add three cups of rolled oats and mix well to ensure that they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Fold in one cup of raisins gently by hand or with a spatula, ensuring they are equally spread in the mixture.
- Using an ice cream scoop, drop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet, ensuring approximately two inches between each ball.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for ten to twelve minutes until the edges are golden brown and crisp.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- Don’t skip the maple syrup! It’s not just for sweetness—it adds moisture and gives these healthy oatmeal cookies with maple syrup their deep, rich flavor. If you swap it out for another sweetener, the texture might change.
- Oats matter. Use rolled oats, not quick oats. Rolled oats give these Maple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies that perfect chewy texture, while quick oats make them too soft.
- Chilling the dough isn’t necessary, but it helps. A 30-minute rest makes scooping easier and gives these healthy oatmeal cookies a better texture.
- Want crispier edges? Bake them 1-2 minutes longer. For soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with maple syrup, take them out slightly underbaked—they’ll firm up as they cool.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 24
- Calories: 162kcal
- Fat: 6g
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- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Sugar: -g
- Protein: 2g
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Make These Cookies Your Own
One thing I love about these healthy oatmeal cookies with maple syrup is how easy they are to customize.
Not a fan of raisins? Swap them out for chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries.
Want more texture? Add shredded coconut or a handful of flaxseeds for a little crunch.
If you love warm spices, a pinch of nutmeg or even some cardamom can take the flavor up a notch. There’s no wrong way to do it—just mix in what you love and make them your own!
How to Store and Keep Your Cookies Fresh
The best thing about this easy oatmeal cookies recipe is that the cookies stay soft and chewy for days—if they last that long!
To keep them fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay good for about five days, but if you want to keep them longer, the freezer is your best friend.
To freeze, let the cookies cool completely, then place them in a sealed bag or container. When you’re ready to enjoy one, let it thaw for a few minutes or pop it in the microwave for about 10 seconds. That quick warm-up brings back that fresh-from-the-oven taste, and honestly, it’s the best way to eat them!
More Oatmeal Recipes to Try
If you love these Maple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, why stop there? These easy oatmeal recipes below are just as delicious and perfect for any time of day!
- Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies – Soft, chewy, and stuffed with a creamy filling. Just like the classic, but homemade and even better!
- Air Fryer Baked Oats – A quick and easy way to make a warm, cake-like oatmeal treat. No oven needed—just mix, air fry, and enjoy!
- Wholesome Oat Apple Cake – Moist, lightly sweet, and packed with apple goodness. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!
- Oat & Yogurt Bread – A simple, healthy bread made with oats and yogurt. Great for breakfast or a light snack!
Try one (or all) and let me know which is your favorite!