Subway Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Product name: Subway Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Purchase details: £0.50 for a 47g cookie (Subway)
Calories: 196 per cookie 

I still remember how nervous I was the first time I tried a Subway Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. I was so used to my beloved White Chip Macadamia Nut that I didn’t dare ruin the magic of Subway cookies...but I didn’t have enough calories spare for one of those! I needn’t have worried about wasting my daily treat on that occasion because it turned out to be delicious and I’ve eaten plenty more since. 

I was lucky enough to receive this particular cookie for free with a voucher I was sent for my birthday – thanks Subway! Once again, I obtained he nutritional information from the website and, like the White Chip Macadamia Nut, the knobbly cookie was soft enough to be torn apart. It was quite a deep shade of brown and it was even darker in the centre where it was greasiest. The large raisins were clearly visible and the overall product provided a lovely cinnamon smell. 

As previously, I ate the crunchy edges of the cookie first, and I actually found that they tasted quite oily but with a hint of cinnamon at the end of each bite. The middle had a much stronger cinnamon flavour, though, and its incredibly soft texture really was like eating cookie dough! There was a slight chewiness thrown in too, from the oats, and the juicy raisins provided a bit of resistance. I have to say that I prefer crunchy pieces in my cookies but, even so, the texture was excellent. 

I certainly wasn’t disappointed by this Subway Oatmeal Raisin Cookie and I’m sure it will continue to be my most-purchased variety due to it, technically, being the healthiest. However, despite containing fruit, I found this cookie felt greasier and, therefore, not as good for me, as the White Chip Macadamia Nut. I’ve never noticed this before, though, so I’m not sure if I had a ‘dud’ or whether I’ve just not really thought about it before! 

Appearance: 8/10

Aroma: 7.5/10
Taste: 7.5/10
Texture: 8.5/10
Overall score: 7.88/10

Subway White Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie

Product name: Subway White Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie
Purchase details: £0.50 for a 48g cookie (Subway)
Calories: 218 per cookie 

I love Subway’s cookies so I wasn’t going to turn down a free one in return for providing some online feedback after my last lunch visit. I decided to get my favourite variety for the purpose of this review: White Chip Macadamia Nut. I’ve loved this version for years but, to be honest, all of their cookies are good, with their soft centres and not-too-crispy edges. 

Whilst it’s well-known that Subway sandwiches are made fresh in-store, I’ve never actually noticed where their baked goods come from. However, I assume that, even if they are brought in from elsewhere, they are still made in the UK. Although they are simply sold in a generic paper bag, thankfully, the nutritional information can be found on their website.

This slightly sweet-smelling cookie was fairly large with a bumpy top and smooth, flat base. Its centre was quite greasy in appearance (and to the touch) but this was a feature I love since it made for a doughy texture – the cookie could be torn apart rather than snapped because it was so soft! The macadamia nuts and white chocolate were scattered through the cookie in large chunks with the chocolate being a little smaller and less rounded than the nuts. 

Due to the fantastic texture, I always nibble the edges of Subway cookies and leave the middle until last. As expected, this cookie’s edges were slightly crispy but gave way easily when bitten into. The white chocolate taste was also noticeable from the first bite despite, by nature, not being the strongest flavour in the world.  

The cookie’s middle was deliciously soft and moist, with the sweet dough blending beautifully with the great chocolate flavour provided from the white chocolate chips. I can’t say I’ve ever eaten a macadamia nut that wasn’t in a Subway cookie but my impression of them is they’re quite bland when competing with other elements. However, they did provide a slightly nutty flavour here which wasn’t dissimilar from Brazil nuts, and they also delivered a great crunchy texture which went fabulously with the doughy cookie and chunky chocolate. 

What a treat! 

Appearance: 8/10
Aroma: 7/10
Taste: 8/10
Texture: 9.5/10
Overall score: 8.13/10