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    Home » Sweet Treats

    Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    August 30, 2019 by Emily Cooper Leave a Comment

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    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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    • Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    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.

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    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.

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    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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    Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies


    • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
    • Total Time: 23 minutes
    • Yield: 12 cookies 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    These healthy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are an easy to make recipe, with only 8 ingredients, and no added sugars, oils, or flours!


    Ingredients

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    • 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

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    2. In a large bowl, mix together oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, and chocolate chips.
    3. In a small bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in pumpkin and vanilla.
    4. Stir banana mixture into oats until combined.
    5. Drop by ¼ cup onto prepared baking sheet. Flatten gently with the back of the measuring cup, or with fingertips.
    6. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cookies are firm.
    7. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
    8. 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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