Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies (with Chocolate Chips)

These easy pumpkin oatmeal cookies are a healthy treat! You need just 20 minutes to get those fall pumpkin spice vibes! These vegan and gluten-free pumpkin cookies are also perfect for when you want a treat but don’t have a lot of time to bake.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Ingredients and Substitutions

These pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies are packed with healthy ingredients. Here is what you need to make this easy fall treat:

• Rolled oats – These are typical oats you would use for oatmeal which are flat. Choose certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.

• Flax egg – This recipe uses a flax egg instead of a real egg. To make a flax egg, add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed to a small bowl, and add 3 tablespoons of room temperature water. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes.

• Pumpkin puree – For real pumpkin flavor and a nutrition boost! Pumpkin is rich in vitamins and helps keep these as low calorie pumpkin oatmeal cookies. If you want to use what’s left in the can try my pumpkin spice overnight oats.

• Almond butter – Almond butter has a nice neutral flavor, but you could also use cashew butter.

• Pumpkin spice – This is what give the recipe the flavor. You can purchase pumpkin spice mix at the market or make your own (see FAQ for recipe).

• Cinnamon – Yes pumpkin pie spice has cinnamon but I like to add a bit more for extra flavor.

• Vanilla – Use pure vanilla extract, not vanilla flavoring.

• Maple syrup – I like using maple syrup as a sweetener because it has a lower glycemic index. Maple flavor lends itself to fall and complements the pumpkin spice.

• Dark chocolate chips – My favorite variety is Enjoy Life which is allergen free.

• Salt – I wanted to call out salt because a little bit of salt in the recipe (and a sprinkle after) really brings out the sweetness of the cookie.

How to Make This Recipe

This recipe couldn’t be easier to put together! For those of you who want a healthy fall treat but don’t have a lot of time, this is the recipe for you. You’ll have a pumpkin spice cookie in less than 25 minutes!

Step 1: Prep the flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with warm water.

Step 2: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl combine the pumpkin pureé, almond butter, flax egg, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, maple syrup,, vanilla and salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 4: Add the oats to the bowl and stir to combine.

Step 4: Add the chocolate chips.

Step 6: Using a cookie scoop or large tablespoon, scoop the pumpkin spice cookie batter onto the pan. This should make about 6 large cookies. Batter may be a little sticky and wet. That’s okay.

Step 7: With a fork, flatten the cookie making cross-hash marks.

Step 8: Bake for 12 minutes and enjoy! (see photo below)

Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie Variations

Here are a few recommended ingredient substitutions:

• Substitute the chocolate with walnuts, pecans, raisins or dried cherries.
• Replace the almond butter with cashew butter.
• Also you can try another type of squash. Baked butternut squash would work well too.

Storage

• Store. Store leftovers in an airtight container lined with paper towels at room temperature for up to 1 week.
• To Freeze. Place cookies in an airtight freezer-safe storage container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Recipes You May Like

• Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
• Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Bread
• Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie
• Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Healthy Cookie Dough Balls

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