Adapted from Blaney, D and Diehl, H. “Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies.” The Optimal Diet. The Official CHIP Cookbook. Autumn House Publishing, 2009. 145. Print.

Ingredients:

1. 1 Tbs olive oil
2. ⅓ cup applesauce, unsweetened
3. ½ cup honey (consider reducing to ⅓ cup)
4. 1 ½ tsp Ener-G Egg replacer powder (dissolved in 2 tbsp water)
5. ½ cup nondairy milk
6. 1 cup spelt or unbleached white flour (You can get spelt flour at Earth Fare, has a wonderful flavor)
7. ¼ tsp salt
8. 1 tsp baking powder
9. 2 tsp cinnamon or substitute
10. 1 tsp nutmeg or cardamon
11. ¼ tsp cloves
12. 1 ½ cup quick oats (can use old fashioned oats but changes consistency)
13. 1 cup raisins
14. ¼ cup coconut, unsweetened shredded

Directions:

1. Mix together wet ingredients
2. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, then mix together well
3. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a lightly oil-sprayed cookie sheet
4. Bake at 375 F for 10 minutes or until golden brown
5. Do not overbake cookies or they will be dry
6. Makes 24 cookies.