If I could afford the cost and the calories, I’d make a pumpkin pie every day to satisfy my pumpkin craving. However, when I rarely have enough time to even cook real meals for myself, baking an entire pie doesn’t seem like an option. Luckily, these cookies are a convenient way to get my pumpkin fix. They’re easy to make, don’t take long to bake, and are gluten, dairy and sugar-free.
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: about 20 small cookies
Ingredients: ½ cup pumpkin puree 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 4 tablespoons maple or agave syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ cups oats ½ cup almond flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup chocolate chips
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine pumpkin puree, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla. 3. Add oats, almond flour, cinnamon and salt.
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4. When all ingredients are fully combined, fold in chocolate chips. 5. Using a tablespoon, scoop dough onto baking sheet.
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6. Bake 10-15 minutes, depending on your oven, until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. 7. When fully baked, transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
Photo by Kelda Baljon
Photo by Kelda Baljon