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    Healthy Spiced-Pumpkin Cookie Recipe

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    by Elizabeth Rider19 Comments

    These pumpkin cookies are so healthy I almost want to call them health bars, but they taste WAY to good for that.

    They're full of fiber, plant nutrients, vitamins, minerals, protein, good fat, and good carbs to give you sustained energy and satisfy your cravings. They're also vegan and gluten-free,* but no one has to know.

    Theses super delicious treats will stay soft and chewy - make an extra batch because I know you'll love them as much as I do. Make them often with no guilt; your kids will love them, too.

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    Healthy Spiced-Pumpkin Cookie Recipe

    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Serves 2-6

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cups organic raw whole rolled oats*
    • 8 ounces (about 1 cup) organic mashed pumpkin (from a can is ok)
    • 1 small ripe banana, chopped
    • ⅓ cup sliced almonds
    • 3 tbsp ground flax seeds
    • 3 tbsp grade B maple syrup
    • 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice**
    • ¼ tsp fine sea salt

    Recipe:
    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with a natural olive oil or canola oil cooking spray. Combine pumpkin, banana, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a large mixing bowl and mix on high with a hand mixer until mostly smooth, about two minutes. Fold in the oats, almonds and flax using a large wooded spoon until the mixture is uniform. Form 6 large cookies and bake for 14-16 minutes until set. They will stay soft but hold together well. Let cool 10 minutes before eating, and store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    This recipe also works well if you make 12 small cookies of equal size and bake for 11-13 minutes.

    Try the chocolate-dipped version: click here 🙂

    *Oats are gluten-free by nature, but some are processed in plants that also process gluten-containing ingredients. Read the package instructions for more info, and, if necessary, buy oats that are certified to not contain gluten.

    ** Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger & clove. I recommend buying the blend at your local natural grocer (it's inexpensive and contains proper proportions), or you can make your own if you'd like.

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    Healthy Spiced-Pumpkin Cookie Recipe

    • Author: Elizabeth Rider
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: Serves 2-6 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 2 cups organic raw whole rolled oats*
    • 8 ounces (about 1 cup) organic mashed pumpkin (from a can is ok)
    • 1 small ripe banana, chopped
    • ⅓ cup sliced almonds
    • 3 tbsp ground flax seeds
    • 3 tbsp grade B maple syrup
    • 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice**
    • ¼ tsp fine sea salt

    Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with a natural olive oil or canola oil cooking spray. Combine pumpkin, banana, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a large mixing bowl and mix on high with a hand mixer until mostly smooth, about two minutes. Fold in the oats, almonds and flax using a large wooded spoon until the mixture is uniform. Form 6 large cookies and bake for 14-16 minutes until set. They will stay soft but hold together well. Let cool 10 minutes before eating, and store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    This recipe also works well if you make 12 small cookies of equal size and bake for 11-13 minutes.


    Notes

    *Oats are gluten-free by nature, but some are processed in plants that also process gluten-containing ingredients. Read the package instructions for more info, and, if necessary, buy oats that are certified to not contain gluten.

    ** Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger & clove. I recommend buying the blend at your local natural grocer (it’s inexpensive and contains proper proportions), or you can make your own if you’d like.

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    Comments

    1. livia

      October 19, 2018 at 2:11 pm

      how many calories do they are?

      Reply
    2. Carmen Esposito

      November 27, 2013 at 10:43 am

      Oats are NOT gluten free. Oats are a cereal grain - keyword is grain. All grains contain gluten, which include corn and rice. Not all gluten is the same. Corn has a different form of gluten, rice has a different form of gluten. The same goes for oats. Therefore, some people who cannot tolerate wheat might be able to tolerate oats.

      It depends on their health/severity of their condition (e.g.: celiac, gluten sensitive/intolerant) and how many forms of gluten they are sensitive to. Often, oats are processed in facilities that processed wheat and contamination with wheat gluten occurs.

      In my case I tolerate oats fairly well, so I still inlcude it in my diet. However, I limit how much I consume just in case.

      I want to make these cookies. Can I use almond flour instead of flax seeds? Also, I cook with Himalayan pink salt. Is it okay to use that instead of sea salt?

      Happy Thanksgiving!!

      Reply
    3. Chuck

      November 06, 2012 at 3:31 pm

      I tweeted this also since they could have this with the healthy hot chocolate.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Rider

        November 06, 2012 at 5:44 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    4. Ashleigh Gurtler

      October 15, 2012 at 7:35 pm

      I made these for a workshop on overcoming sugar cravings, they served as a naturally sweet treat alternative...a huge hit! They all took home the recipe and vowed to make them also, thank you!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Rider

        October 16, 2012 at 9:04 am

        That's so great! Glad they were a hit 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kim Gloger

      April 15, 2012 at 7:36 pm

      Cannot wait to make these!!!

      Reply
    6. Shannon Gierl

      December 23, 2011 at 1:17 pm

      Just made these for a healthy alternative to coffee cake for Christmas morning!! they taste great right out of the oven!

      Reply
    7. Alli Gillis

      November 29, 2011 at 4:37 pm

      Quick question Liz: my mom hates bananas, so I never want to bake with them when she's around... what could I sub? Applesauce? 

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        November 29, 2011 at 9:35 pm

        I think applesauce would be perfect. Or, a combo of applesauce and date paste (grind up dates). The stickiness of the banana is one of the things that holds them together, so try applesauce and see how it goes. Let us know here how they turn out!

        Reply
    8. Danielle

      October 13, 2011 at 3:56 pm

      I just made these!  
      YUMMY!  I didn't have maple syrup or flax so I used raw honey, and I added some raw sunflower seeds and raw pecans too. Who knew pumpkin could be so great for baking!  I made them bite size (well, maybe 2 bite size) to bring to a fall gathering this weekend!  Thank you!!

      Reply
    9. charlotte

      October 13, 2011 at 3:46 pm

      Thanks Elizabeth! I love finding recipes like this and I put flax in everything so glad this recipe calls for it. I"ll even roast a pumpkin to use the fresh pulp! Can't wait to try these 🙂 

      Reply
    10. Melissa Schneider

      October 11, 2011 at 7:27 pm

      these look amazing!  I'm going to try them 🙂

      Reply
    11. Stephanie Elizabeth Lindquist

      October 11, 2011 at 6:29 pm

      I will be making these today!!! Thanks, Liz!

      Reply

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