Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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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What ingredients you'll need to make these

• 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, since 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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