Raw Vegan Raisin Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
October 18, 2011
These raw vegan cranberry raisin oatmeal cookies are easy to make and have the taste and texture of conventional baked cookies, but contain more nutrients.
Raw Vegan Raisin Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
These raw vegan cranberry raisin oatmeal cookies are easy to make and have the taste and texture of conventional baked cookies, but contain more nutrients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup dried golden raisins (or soft raisins)
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted dates
- 1/2 cup firmly packed grated apple (about 2 medium)
- 1/4 cup melted virgin coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of Celtic sea salt
Instructions
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Place all of the ingredients in your food processor fitted with the s blade, and pulse until well combined but still rustic.
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Transfer this mixture to a bowl, and combine with your hands until a thick clustered “dough” forms that hold together into balls.
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Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup. measure a level cup firmly packed of the dough and form into a round ball. Flatten the cookie to about 1/2-inch thickness.
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Place on mesh dehydrator sheets and dehydrate cookies at 115 degrees fahrenheit for 12 to 15 hours, or until dry but chewy.
Recipe Notes
*If you don't have a dehydrator, pre-heat your oven to 300°F (150°C), placing the cookies in, closing the oven door, turning the oven off, and allow the cookies to bake in the oven until it's completely cooled.
Photo by Trent Lanz, and styling by Alicia Buszczak
