These healthy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are an easy to make recipe, with only 8 ingredients, and no added sugars, oils, or flours!
These cookies can easily be made vegan-friendly or dairy-free by replacing the semisweet chocolate chips with a dairy-free chocolate chip instead.

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Ingredients
- bananas
- vanilla
- pumpkin puree
- oats
- cinnamon
- pumpkin pie spice
- baking powder
- chocolate chips
*If you love these cookies, you'll definitely want to try these Healthy Cowboy Cookies, too!*
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F, and lining a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat. In a small bowl, mash together 2 bananas, 2 teaspoons of vanilla, and 1 cup of pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix). Use bananas that are super ripe for more sweetness. I actually prefer using bananas that I've frozen & thawed, since they add more moisture, and I find them to be sweeter.
In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups of oats, 1 ½ teaspoons of cinnamon, 1 ½ teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Add in the banana mixture and stir until combined.

Drop on prepared baking sheet with a ¼ cup measuring cup, and flatten with the back of the cup, or your hands. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cookies are firm.
Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Pro Tips
- Use super ripe bananas to make these cookies sweeter. I prefer to use ripe bananas that I've peeled, frozen, and thawed out since they tend to have more moisture and sweetness to them.
- You can also use dark chocolate, white chocolate, or milk chocolate chips if you prefer. Semi-sweet are the easiest to find for me.
- If your cookies fall apart at all when scooping out, just form them back together with your hands. They're pretty forgiving.
FAQs
What kind of oats do I use?
I use the old-fashioned rolled oats. You can use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
Are these vegan?
If you use vegan-friendly chocolate chips, then yes!
How long do these keep for?
Since they are a more moist cookie, they are best kept in the refrigerator if storing for more than a day or two. They should keep in the fridge for up to 5 days if stored in a resealable container.

Money-Saving Tips for These Cookies
- Buy in bulk. Buy items you use frequently like oats, or pumpkin in bulk sizes if you can. These they tend to be more cost effective.
- Use store brands. Utilize store brands for items like spices and oats for a less expensive option that doesn't sacrifice quality or flavor.
- Freeze ahead. If you have a discount produce section of your grocery store, or bananas are on sale, buy ones that are super ripe, peel, and freeze them. That way, they'll be ready to use & are more affordable.
More Cookie Recipes:
Healthy Cowboy Cookies
Healthy Monster Cookies
Healthy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
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Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These healthy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are an easy to make recipe, with only 8 ingredients, and no added sugars, oils, or flours!
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 super ripe bananas
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, and chocolate chips.
- In a small bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in pumpkin and vanilla.
- Stir banana mixture into oats until combined.
- Drop by ¼ cup onto prepared baking sheet. Flatten gently with the back of the measuring cup, or with fingertips.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cookies are firm.
- Let cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- use vegan-friendly chocolate chips if needed.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 3.5
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 3
Keywords: pumpkin, chocolate, cookies, healthy, dessert
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