Craving a delightful treat? Look no further than these vegan oatmeal cherry cookies! Bursting with the sweetness of juicy cherries, these cookies are a perfect blend of chewy and crunchy textures. With the added goodness of oats, they’re a guilt-free indulgence that’s perfect for any occasion.
There’s something about the combination of tart cherries and hearty oats that makes these cookies truly irresistible. I first discovered this recipe while traveling through the countryside, where cherry orchards were in full bloom.
Every bite of these cookies takes me back to that picturesque setting, making them a favorite for both their taste and the memories they evoke.
Servings: Makes 12 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
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, whisk together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped dried cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- 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: 120
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and minerals by %(per serving):
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 1%
Vegan Oatmeal Cherry Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cherries chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped dried cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- 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: 120
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and minerals by %(per serving):
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 1%
