Description
These delicious Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies are a healthy and convenient way to start your day. Packed with pumpkin, oats, and cozy spices, they’re perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips or raisins
- ¼ cup chopped nuts or pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients: Stir in the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda until well mixed.
- Fold in the mix-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and any optional nuts or seeds.
- Bake: Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake for 12–15 minutes until set.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally sweetened and ideal for meal prep.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.
