Made By Emily
Healthy Desserts

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies with Walnuts and Raisins

Delicious 1 cup oatmeal recipe with 3 simple ingredients, no sugar or flour

Recipe Summary

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: about 12 cookies
  • Cuisine: Healthy homemade snacks
  • Course: Snack or dessert
  • Calories: ~150 per cookie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons (12 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) walnuts, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (18 g) whole rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) raisins or dried cranberries
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon (21 g) honey
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup (90 g) of rolled oats into an electric grinder and blend until you obtain a fine, flour-like texture. Leaving a little texture is fine for a rustic feel.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the ground oats with 2 tablespoons (12 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir well to break up lumps and distribute evenly.
  3. Chop 1/4 cup (30 g) walnuts into small pieces and add to the bowl, mixing to spread them throughout.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar for subtle aroma and sweetness.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons (18 g) whole rolled oats and 2 tablespoons (30 g) raisins or dried cranberries to the mix, stirring gently to combine.
  6. Crack 1 large egg into the bowl and mix thoroughly. The mixture may seem dry initially but keep stirring until the egg coats the ingredients, binding them.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon (21 g) honey and mix well to moisten the dough evenly. The mixture should be moist and slightly sticky but firm enough to shape.
  8. If crumbly, let the dough rest 1-2 minutes to absorb moisture; add a tiny bit more honey if necessary, but avoid too much to prevent spreading while baking.
  9. Using hands or a spoon, scoop portions and gently form balls. Place them spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Flatten each ball with your fingers into cookie shapes of uniform size; slightly thick cookies retain moisture inside while having crispy edges.
  11. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 30 minutes, until golden and set.
  12. Remove cookies from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness and decoration.
  14. Serve with coffee, tea, or milk. Enjoy warm for a soft texture, or cooled for a firmer bite.

Recipe Notes

  • Grinding oats to a fine flour enhances cookie cohesion without traditional flour.
  • Letting the dough rest helps avoid dryness and crumbling.
  • Slightly thick cookies blend tenderness and crisp edges perfectly after baking.
  • Baking time can vary; watch for golden edges and firm tops as doneness indicators.

Nutrition Estimate

  • Calories: approximately 150 per cookie
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fat: 7 g

Values are estimates and may vary by ingredients and portion size.