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Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies

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Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened treats packed with real pumpkin, rolled oats, and warm fall spices. These wholesome cookies make the perfect clean snack or breakfast option and are easy to make in one bowl.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1½ cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup oat flour or whole wheat flour
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 egg or 1 flax egg (for vegan option)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Optional: ½ cup dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup, egg, oil, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
  3. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well incorporated.
  4. Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or cranberries.
  5. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and gently flatten with the back of a spoon.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are lightly golden.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use certified gluten-free oats and oat flour to make the cookies gluten-free.
  • Swap in a flax egg and dairy-free chocolate for a vegan version.
  • Add a scoop of protein powder or a tablespoon of nut butter for added nutrition.
  • For a softer texture, reduce oats slightly or add 2 tbsp applesauce.
  • Cookies firm up more as they cool—don’t overbake.

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