Hellooooo? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? I feel like oatmeal raisin cookies are the rejects on the cookie tray. Which makes me so sad because THEY’RE THE BEST COOKIE TO EVER EXIST. (The caps lock button was necessary.) And this recipe is for all diehard oatmeal raisin cookie fans… who also appreciate a healthy, feel-good snack every once in awhile. So you all know how often I make breakfast cookies. And if you don’t… it’s every darn week! I usually wake up pretty ravenous and a cookie holds me over until I make an actual breakfast to get me going for the day. I decided it was time for a switcheroo the other week because I probably bore you to death making breakfast cookies on my Insta story each week. I took out a bunch of ingredients, got a little generous with raisins and pecans, and hoped for the best! They took a couple tries, but the result was this super soft granola bar sweetened with honey and coconut sugar, spiced with cinnamon, and super textured with big fat oats. Like my beloved breakfast cookies, these oatmeal raisin cookie granola bars are wholesome and healthy, dairy free, and made without butter and refined sugar. While they’re great for breakfast or as a snack, they also satisfy your sweet tooth as far as healthy dessert recipes go. I really think you’ll love ’em too! That is, of course, if oatmeal raisin cookies rule your world too. Taste test this dreamy batter. Truuuust me. ↑ ↑ Each ingredient serves a purpose. Honey, coconut oil, whole wheat flour, and peanut butter bind the ingredients together. If you’re gluten intolerant, you can sub in almond flour instead of whole wheat flour—tried it and loved it! There’s coconut sugar for a little added sweetness. I tried adding more honey, but the bars just came out sticky. So a smidge of dry sweetener was best. Let’s talk about the ease factor. Grab all of the ingredients and stir in a bowl. Ta da! You’re done with prep work. Super easy, just like my chocolate chip cookie granola bars and peanut butter oatmeal bars. By the way, if you are looking for an even easier snack bar without having to turn on the oven, try these no-bake chocolate fudge oat bars or no-bake chewy coconut granola bars. Call me crazy, but I swear these soft granola bars taste like oatmeal raisin cookies. Call me crazy either way because it’s the darn truth. So yes, this is an open invitation to eat oatmeal raisin cookies for breakfast and feel pretty good about it.
