Low Calorie Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

This Healthy Recipe for Low Calorie Oatmeal Raisin Cookies is just 45 calories per cookie, and they taste just like the soft oatmeal raisin cookies you get from a bakery!

I know what you’re thinking, aren’t oatmeal raisin cookies already healthy? Sadly, no. Most oatmeal raisin cookie recipes are packed full of sugar and butter. But I was able to cut most of the sugar and butter out of the recipe thanks to our secret ingredient, apple sauce!

By using unsweetened apple sauce in place of most of the butter and sugar I cut 100’s of calories and lots of fat, while making these cookies a metabolism boosting treat!

Low Calorie Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients in Low Calorie Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

This recipe for raisin cookies is lower in calories thanks to our healthy baking tips.

Low Calorie Baking Tips: Use unsweetened apple sauce in place of the majority of sugar and butter in baking recipes. It’s a great replacement for both ingredients, and as a bonus, apples boost metabolism! I recommend getting the little cups of oatmeal (the snack cups) and keeping them in the pantry for all your baking needs. They are perfectly measured at 1/2 cup each and won’t go bad like a big jar will after opening.

This quick oats oatmeal raisin cookies recipe can also be made with old fashioned oats. But if you want a chewy oatmeal raisin cookie… quick oats is a better choice.

Shopping List for Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:

• Flour
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Unsalted butter
• Light brown sugar
• Egg
• Vanilla extract
• Unsweetened apple sauce
• Quick oats
• Raisins
• Measurements below in recipe card

How to Make Low Calorie Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These oat raisin cookies are so good, they are addictive. So before we get baking I want to share how to store them. The freezer is the safest place, out of sight out of mind.

This recipe for healthy oatmeal raisin cookies can be baked, cooled then moved to a gallon freezer bag. Take 1-2 out each morning and within an hour they will be perfectly snack-able and calling your name.

Cooking Tip: Do not skip chilling the dough before scooping it into cookies. This helps keep these oatmeal raisin cookies chewy. If you skip this step you will end up with crunch oatmeal raisin cookies, though that is not the end of the world I suppose.

How to Make Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, cover 2-3 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl combine the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside.
3. In a large bowl or standing mixer whip butter and sugar, add in egg and vanilla. 
4. Add in apple sauce and mix. Then add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined. 
5. Pour in the oats and raisins and mix until just combined, over-mixing will make tough cookies. Then place in fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
6. Use a spoon to scoop golf ball sized dollops of cookie dough, give enough room for a little spreading. 
7. Bake for 10- 15 minutes until golden brown.

Low Calorie Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

This Healthy Recipe for Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are just 45 calories each! They are chewy and perfect, and no one will know they are healthy oatmeal cookies!

Nutrition and Calories in Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

The nutrition and calories is based off 1 serving (1 cookie) of the Healthy Recipe for Oatmeal Raisin Cookies above.

Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating it is my goal to make you healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.

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Article History:

• Originally written and published April 30, 2021 by Audrey Johns
• Updated on October 2, 2023 by Audrey Johns