Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten-Free)

These healthy sweet potato oatmeal raisin cookies are chewy, delicious and so easy! They’re completely flourless and made with nutritious oats, sweet potato and almond butter. Such a great post-workout snack, breakfast, or dessert.

I LOVE THESE SO MUCH!

It is no secret that ya girl loves adding sweet potato to baked goods. Firstly it adds an incredible sweet flavour, provides moisture (no oil is needed in these cookies!) and adds some vegetable goodness. Yep, right up my alley.

If you’re like me and aren’t the biggest chocolate chip cookie fan, these oatmeal raisin ones are perfect, I promise. These are the ultimate sweet potato oatmeal raisin cookies for all my soft-baked cookie lovers out there. They are extra thick, chewy and have the best soft and perfect texture. And the best part? They just so happen to be flourless, gluten-free, and sweetened with only honey!

These are the type of cookies you will want to dip in your favourite non-dairy milk or have with your coffee or tea. They are just the right amount of sweetness and they totally hit the spot.

Ingredients you’ll need

In this recipe, sweet potato puree is creamed with nut butter and honey, then mixed with oats and raisins to create the perfect flourless sweet potato oatmeal raisin cookies! Best part, most of these items are kitchen staples. Take a peek in your fridge and pantry and you’ll probably be able to locate most of what you need!

• Sweet potato puree – the bulk of these cookies. Either use leftover mashed sweet potato or steam a large sweet potato then blend in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
• Honey (or sub maple syrup) – these cookies are lightly sweetened with honey instead of white granulated processed sugar. You can use maple syrup or any liquid sweetener here.
• Creamy nut or seed butter – I used almond butter for these but you can use peanut butter, tahini or anything you have on hand! The creamier the better! Just make sure to look for 100% pure nut butter, without any additives.
• Rolled oats – any old fashioned or even quick oats would work. Steel cut won’t work well.
• Egg – you’ll need one egg in this cookie recipe. 1 flax egg will work too!
• Cinnamon + vanilla – adds a lovely flavour to these sweet potato cookies.
• Baking powder + salt
• Raisins – truly the best addition to these and I love snacking on them when the cookies bake!

Can I add extra flavour to the cookie dough?

Yes! For variation, try adding ½ teaspoon of ginger or nutmeg for a nice layer of flavour. Cardamom would also work well, adding about ½ teaspoon ground spice. To make them richer add ¼ cup mini chocolate chips to the cookie dough. Do let me know in the comments any different flavour combinations you try!

What if I’m allergic to nuts?

For those with nut allergies, be sure to use tahini or sunflower seed butter.

How to make these flourless sweet potato oatmeal raisin cookies:

• Preheat oven to 180C/ 350F and line a baking sheet with baking paper
• Combine the sweet potato puree, honey, almond butter, egg and vanilla until smooth.
• Add the oats, baking powder and cinnamon until full combined.
• Fold in raisins.
• Roll into balls and gently flatten with hands. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.
• Bake in oven for about 13-15 minutes or until golden on the bottom/edges.
• Cool completely before eating so they can set.

Sweet potato benefits

These orange root vegetable is an amazing source of:

• Complex carbohydrates
• Dietary fibre – a medium-sized one has about 4g
• Many micronutrients, like vitamin A, C, and potassium
• LOADED in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant, and one sweet potato alone provides well over your daily vitamin A needs. 
• Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy vision, while also contributing to normal growth, development, and immune system function.

How to store leftover cookies

• Counter: Baked cookies will stay fresh stored in a covered container for 2-3 days.
• Refrigerator: Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in a covered container.
• Freezer: Store in the freezer for up to 2 – 3 months. To freeze, let them cool completely and store in freezer safe container or baggies. Let thaw in the refrigerator, or on the counter for a few hours.

Other easy healthy snack recipes you may like

Healthy Carrot Chocolate Chip Cookies

Strawberry Banana Pancakes (made in the blender!)

If you try this sweet potato oatmeal raisin cookie recipe or have a question, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.

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