Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Healthy Version)

• 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)

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Sift in flour, spices, baking soda and salt. Fold in oatmeal and raisins.
4. Drop dough in generous tbs onto a paper-lined (or greased) baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Flatten the tops a bit.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven at 350u0b0F/180u0b0C.
6. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

raisins, water, nondairy milk, flax seeds, brown sugar, banana applesauce, vanilla, whole wheat flour, flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, salt, oats

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegan-oatmeal-raisin-cookies-healthy-version-460169 (may not work)