Description
Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies are a nutritious, guilt-free treat that combines the comforting flavors of fall with wholesome ingredients. These chewy cookies are not only delicious but also easy to make, coming together in just 20 minutes. Packed with rolled oats and pure pumpkin, they provide essential fiber and vitamins while keeping sugar levels low. The optional addition of rich dairy-free chocolate chips makes these cookies even more irresistible. Perfect for snacking any time of day or as a fun family activity in the kitchen, these cookies are versatile and can be customized to suit your taste. Bake a batch today and enjoy the perfect balance of health and indulgence!
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed.
- Shape the dough into 12 cookie rounds; remember they won't spread during baking.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking pan and bake for about 10 minutes until set.
- Allow cooling before enjoying; store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg