Comments on: Vegan Blueberry & Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

By: More Than Greens

More Than Greens — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:29:29 +0000

Agave nectar is a plant-based sweetener. It has a similar consistency and taste to honey but is a little runnier and probably a little sweeter.

It works partly as a binder in this recipe, so I don’t think orange juice would work as well. You could use maple or golden syrup instead or if the recipe doesn’t need to be vegan, you could use honey (probably the closest substitute).

I know from reading other blogs that you can get agave nectar/syrup from Trader Joe’s in the US and imagine you can get it at most health food stores. Not sure about supermarkets but it’s sold in the bigger stores here in the UK.

Hope this helps! 🙂

By: sinecostan

sinecostan — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:32:02 +0000

These sound wonderful! But what exactly is agave nectar? I haven’t seen this in the States. Could orange juice be used instead?

By: More Than Greens

More Than Greens — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:03:17 +0000

In reply to rachalex.

Please do, big sis! They were surprisingly good!

By: rachalex

rachalex — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 22:40:26 +0000

Yay for sugar free! Def going to try these little sis! Xx

By: More Than Greens

More Than Greens — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:15:59 +0000

In reply to tinywhitecottagetin.

Haha thanks! I think that’s my favourite comment I’ve ever received. 😀