Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Healthy Version) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup raisins (I used a mix of golden raisins, sultanas and cranberries)
hot water, for plumping raisins
1/3 cup non-dairy milk (e.g. soy milk)
2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup applesauce (I used a banana applesauce)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (I used whole spelt flour)
1/4 cup flour (I used spelt flour)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups oats (I used a mix of five different grain flakes)

Preparation

Put raisins (or dried fruit of choice) into a medium sized bowl. Cover with hot water and allow to soak until ready to use. Drain well before using.
In a large bowl use a fork to vigorously mix together the non-dairy milk and flax seeds. Add in the sugar and applesauce and mix for about 2 minutes until it reaches a caramel colour. Mix in vanilla extract.
Sift in flour, spices, baking soda and salt. Fold in oatmeal and raisins.
Drop dough in generous tbs onto a paper-lined (or greased) baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Flatten the tops a bit.
Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven at 350\u00b0F/180\u00b0C.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.