Description
Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for any time of year. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats and pure pumpkin puree, these cookies are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, you can create a snack that caters to everyone’s preferences. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies provide a delightful balance of flavors while being rich in fiber and essential nutrients. Whether enjoyed as an afternoon snack, breakfast on-the-go, or a sweet treat after dinner, Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups rolled oats (or quick oats)
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or agave syrup/coconut sugar)
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and salt. If using, add pumpkin pie spice and chocolate chips.
- Mix until you achieve a thick dough.
- Shape the mixture into 12 cookies, ensuring they hold their shape as they won’t spread during baking.
- Place on a baking pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving or storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 34g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg