Pumpkin Oat Cookies

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 12 cookies

Ingredients

2 ½ cups rolled or quick oats

1 cup pure pumpkin puree

2 to 3 tbsp. maple syrup, agave, or coconut sugar

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, optional but recommended

½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips, optional but recommended

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together to form a thick dough. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, agave, or coconut sugar and slowly add more for desired sweetness.

2. Once thoroughly mixed, create 12 cookie shapes using your hands. The cookies will not spread or change shape during cooking, so make sure to have the right shape before baking.

3. Place parchment paper on a baking pan or place cookies directly on the pan.

4. Bake for 10 minutes.

Related: Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Nutrition Facts (per Serving): Calories: 79 cal | Carbohydrates: 15.2g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 2.7g

Reference: “Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies.” Running on Real Food, 25 Sept. 2020. https://runningonrealfood.com/healthy-pumpkin-oat-cookies/