Introducing vegan oatmeal cranberry cookies – a delicious blend of wholesome ingredients and tart cranberries. These cookies are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, offering a perfect balance of chewy oats and tangy cranberries.
Whether you’re craving a sweet snack or a wholesome treat, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings.
During a recent trip to a cozy mountain cabin, I was introduced to the joy of vegan oatmeal cranberry cookies. As I sat by the fireplace, savoring the warmth and tranquility of the mountains, I indulged in a freshly baked cookie.
The combination of chewy oats and tart cranberries was simply irresistible. Since then, these cookies have become a favorite in my household. What I love most about them is the burst of flavor from the cranberries, perfectly complemented by the hearty oats.
Servings: Makes 12 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and applesauce until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (%DV per serving):
- Vitamin A: 0%
- Vitamin C: 0%
- Calcium: 1%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 2%
Vegan Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and applesauce until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (%DV per serving):
- Vitamin A: 0%
- Vitamin C: 0%
- Calcium: 1%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 2%