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Chewy Vegan Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies

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Hi Savvys,

I developed a hobby for cooking and baking at a very young age.  I have early memories of watching my mom bake cakes and muffins where she allowed me to participate, which helped me develop my own confidence and skills in the kitchen.  When I first started to bake on my own, the first thing I learned how to bake were oatmeal cookies.  I still feel nostalgic almost 20 years later making this recipe. 

To make these cookies healthier, I love adding raisins and whatever nuts you have on hand to make these feel appropriate for both breakfast and as a dessert.  I also prefer my cookies to be mini and bite sized and used a mini cookie scooper to shape these, but feel free to make them larger if that’s what you desire.

Hope you guys enjoy this recipe.

Now set forth and be savvy!

~makes 48 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 flax egg (2 tbsp ground flax seed, 6 tbsp hot water) OR 6 tbsp of aquafaba
  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cup white flour
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. If using a flax egg, make your flax egg by mixing the ground flax seed and water in a bowl, set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars together in a stand mixer (or with an electric mixer or by hand).
  4. Add the flax egg and mix until well incorporated.
  5. Add the flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt and mix until well combined
  6. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, mix in the raisins, chocolate chips and walnuts (or whatever nuts you have on hand)
  7. Using a cookie scooper, scoop out about 1 tbsp of the batter and place on a cookie sheet and flatten with the back of your spoon
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes and enjoy!

Vegan Coconut Energy Clusters with Aquafaba

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Hi Savvys,

Having healthy snacks around the house for me is key to ensuring we don’t buy junk food impulsively.  I created this recipe after seeing so many people rave about the Costco coconut clusters and knew I wanted to try making it for myself.  I’ve never tried the Costco version, but I’m sure mine stands up to it well!

This recipe uses aquafaba (a.k.a bean water) as a binder along with chia seeds.  I always have an abundance of aquafaba in the freezer from when I cook dried chickpeas, so I make a conscious effort to try to use it up.

These clusters are a perfect road trip snack and stays crunchy for days (if they last that long)!

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

Now set forth and be savvy!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup aquafaba
  • 1 ½ cups flaked coconut, unsweetened
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the maple syrup and aquafaba and whisk until well combined.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Let the mixture sit while you pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.
  4. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
  5. Using a spoon, scoop out about a tablespoon (or 2) of mixture onto the parchment paper, about an inch apart.
  6. Bake at for 10-12 minutes
  7. Let cool completely before eating and placing them into a container for storage.