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Healthy Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies

Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Soft but chewy and packed with autumn flavor, these healthy oatmeal pumpkin cookies are sweetened minimally with maple syrup and swirled with chocolate chips for a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 13 cookies
Calories 165 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 /1/3 cups quick oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, and egg. Mix well until everything is well combined and you have a smooth, homogenous mixture.
  • Add the dry ingredients: In the same bowl, add the oats, flour, baking powder, and pumpkin spice. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • Incorporate the add-ins: Add the chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Stir well to ensure that the add-ins are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Shape the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a #20 cookie scoop, portion the dough into balls and place them on the prepared sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. If you prefer flatter cookies, gently press down on the balls with the back of the scoop.
  • Bake: Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use refined coconut oil if you prefer that the cookies don’t have a strong coconut flavor, as virgin coconut oil can add a hint of coconut taste. Refined coconut oil is more neutral.
  • Add a touch of salt: A small pinch of sea salt in the dough will enhance the sweetness of the maple syrup and chocolate.
  • Vary the nuts: You can experiment with different types of nuts like almonds, pecans, or pistachios, or even use a mix for added texture and flavor.
  • Incorporate seeds: Adding seeds like chia, flaxseeds, or sunflower seeds can boost the nutritional value and add an interesting texture to the cookies.
  • Adjust the sweetness: If you prefer less sweet cookies, you can reduce the amount of maple syrup or substitute it with a natural sweetener like stevia or erythritol.
  • Customize the spices: If you don’t have pumpkin spice, you can make your own mix using cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Adjust the quantities to your taste.
  • Monitor the baking time: Every oven is different, so start checking the cookies at the 10-minute mark to avoid overbaking. For softer cookies, bake for less time; for crispier ones, bake a couple of extra minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1486IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
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