Description
Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced healthy pumpkin cookies made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin puree
- Rolled oats
- Almond flour
- Egg
- Maple syrup or honey
- Coconut oil, melted
- Vanilla extract
- Baking powder
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground ginger
- Salt
- Dark chocolate chips or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, egg, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- 3. Add rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- 4. Stir until a thick cookie dough forms.
- 5. Fold in chocolate chips or walnuts if using.
- 6. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten.
- 7. Bake until cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
- 8. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet.
- 9. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Cookies will be soft rather than crispy.
- Pumpkin adds moisture, so do not overbake.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: healthy pumpkin cookies, pumpkin dessert, healthy cookies, fall baking