Sugar-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

As a baker, I've experimented with various flours over the years to create the perfect recipe. However, since the drought in California, almond flour has become too expensive for me to use regularly. I've tried rice flour as an alternative, but it's too fine and requires excessive amounts of liquid, making some recipes dry and unappealing.

Recently, I stumbled upon oat flour, which has yielded surprisingly tasty and moist results. If you prefer a crunchier texture, simply bake the cookies for a few additional minutes until they appear fully golden brown.

As someone with food allergies, I've had to adapt my recipe to accommodate my dietary restrictions. These sugar-free oatmeal raisin cookies may still feel slightly soft and spongy upon removal from the oven. However, they'll continue to set as they cool down, resulting in a delightful texture that's both crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

To achieve this perfect balance of textures, it's essential to pull the cookies out of the oven when they still look slightly underbaked. This will allow them to finish setting as they cool. To ensure maximum spread during baking, make sure your butter is at room temperature before starting.

These date-sweetened oatmeal raisin cookies don't spread much on their own, so a gentle press with your finger or the back of a spoon can help flatten them slightly before baking.

For those following a low-FODMAP diet, please note that dates are a high-FODMAP food and should be consumed in moderation. The chewy texture of dates adds a delightful dimension to these cookies without requiring additional liquid in the dough.

Refined sugar-free baking often requires careful balancing acts, but I've found that using dates as the primary sweetener has been a game-changer. Dates provide natural sweetness without adding excess liquid to the dough, making them an ideal choice for cookie recipes.

In conclusion, these refined sugar-free date-sweetened oatmeal raisin cookies are a delicious and satisfying treat that's perfect for anyone looking for a healthier baking option. So go ahead, indulge in the chewy goodness of these cookies – your taste buds will thank you!

Sugar free oatmeal raisin cookie recipe