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Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies Recipe

Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies Recipe
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These Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies are a soft, baked oatmeal-style treat that combines the wholesome goodness of pumpkin puree and oats with optional chocolate chips and warm spices. They offer a mildly sweet, nutritious snack perfect for those seeking a functional, low-sugar dessert alternative.

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the right temperature before baking the cookies.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, pumpkin puree, maple syrup (or your chosen sweetener), pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, chocolate chips if using, and a pinch of salt. Stir until a thick dough forms. If adding nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut, incorporate them here. Adjust sweetness by adding more syrup if desired.
  3. Shape Cookies: Use your hands to shape the dough into 12 evenly sized cookies. Because these cookies do not spread during baking, shape them exactly as you want them to appear.
  4. Prepare Baking Pan: Line a baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Place the shaped cookies onto the prepared pan, spaced evenly to avoid sticking.
  5. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. They will have a soft texture similar to baked oatmeal once done.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly for a few minutes before enjoying warm. For storage, allow them to cool completely.
  7. Storage: Store cooled cookies in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • These cookies are soft with a baked oatmeal texture, not a crunchy or highly sweet dessert cookie.
  • Adding chocolate chips, cinnamon/pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt enhances flavor significantly.
  • Sweetness can be increased beyond 3 tablespoons of sweetener if preferred.
  • Additional mix-ins up to 1 cup total, such as shredded coconut, walnuts, chopped pecans, or pumpkin seeds, work well to enrich flavor and texture.
  • If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, substitute with cinnamon plus a pinch of ginger and nutmeg or just cinnamon alone.
  • Use high-quality pumpkin puree for the best texture and natural sweetness; Farmer’s Market Organic Pumpkin is recommended.

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