Description
Homemade healthy pumpkin oat cookies combine autumn spices with nutritious ingredients for a delightful seasonal treat. Warm cinnamon and nutmeg complement the natural sweetness, offering a comforting snack that you’ll savor with each wholesome bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup almond butter
Sweeteners:
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Spices and Additives:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-ins:
- Chocolate chips
- Dried cranberries
- Nuts
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by positioning oven rack in middle position and heating to 350F (175C), then line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create dry mixture by combining oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly.
- Prepare wet ingredients separately by blending pumpkin puree, honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
- Integrate wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently until ingredients form cohesive dough without overmixing.
- Enhance cookie texture by incorporating optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried cranberries, distributing evenly throughout dough.
- Using spoon or cookie scoop, portion dough onto prepared baking sheet, gently pressing each mound to create slight disk shape.
- Slide baking sheet into preheated oven and bake approximately 12-15 minutes, watching for golden edges and firm centers.
- Remove cookies from oven and transfer to wire cooling rack, allowing them to set and reach room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Enhance sweetness by using ripe, soft pumpkin for natural sugar content and deeper flavor profile.
- Experiment with alternative nut butters like cashew or sunflower seed butter for different dietary needs or allergies.
- Adjust baking time slightly for crispier edges or softer centers depending on personal texture preference.
- For gluten-free version, ensure using certified gluten-free oats and verify all ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg