Description
These Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies are a wholesome, delicious treat made with simple, natural ingredients like pumpkin puree, rolled oats, and maple syrup. Perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast on the go, these cookies are lightly sweetened, gluten-free, and suitable for a dairy-free diet when using dairy-free chocolate chips. They combine autumnal flavors of pumpkin and warm spices for a cozy, guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups (250 g) rolled oats or quick oats
- 1 cup (240 g) pure pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsp maple syrup, agave syrup, or coconut sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional but recommended)
- Pinch of salt (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the cookies.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin puree, sweetener (maple syrup, agave syrup, or coconut sugar), pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon if using, dairy-free chocolate chips, and a pinch of salt. Stir until you form a thick dough. If you want to add any nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut, fold them in at this stage. Adjust the sweetness by adding more syrup if desired.
- Shape Cookies: Using your hands, form the dough into 12 evenly sized cookie shapes. These cookies will not spread during baking, so shape them exactly how you want them to look once baked.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Line a baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease the pan, then place the shaped cookies evenly spaced on the surface.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until they are set and lightly firm to touch.
- Cool and Store: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before enjoying warm. Once completely cooled, store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can increase the amount of sweetener if you prefer sweeter cookies.
- Add nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe dairy-free.
- The cookies do not spread while baking, so shape them carefully before placing on the baking sheet.
- Store cookies properly to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
