PUMPKIN OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

You don’t want to miss these pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! They are so delicious and have an incredibly soft and chewy consistency. These cookies are packed with pumpkin, fall spices, and chocolate! I definitely recommend eating them warm out of the oven. Also, these cookies can be made vegan and gluten-free. If you love pumpkin and chocolate, these cookies are for you!

Why You Will Love Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

• These pumpkin oatmeal cookies have mini chocolate chips.
• You can make these cookies gluten-free and vegan!
• It is easy to make these pumpkin cookies.
• They are such a delicious fall treat!
• These cookies have the wonderful flavors of pumpkin and chocolate.

What Are Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies?

These pumpkin oatmeal cookies are pumpkin cookies that have rolled oats as the base instead of flour. Also, these cookies have mini chocolate chips for chocolate flavor! These cookies are made with simple and healthy ingredients such as rolled oats, pumpkin puree, spices, and unsweetened applesauce.

Ingredients For Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Oats: Blend half of the oats and keep the other half whole.
• Baking Powder: Use baking powder in this cookie recipe.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice: It adds pumpkin spice flavor to these cookies.
• Vanilla: A splash of vanilla extract for flavor.
• Sweetener: You can use brown sugar or a 1:1 sugar-free sweetener, such as Swerve.
• Applesauce: Make sure to use unsweetened applesauce in this recipe.
• Pumpkin Puree: Use pumpkin puree for these cookies, not pumpkin pie filling.
• Chocolate Chips: Add mini chocolate chips to these cookies.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie Variations

• What Oats To Use: You can use rolled oats or quick oats in this recipe. Just blend half of the oats into oat flour. Or, you can use 1/2 cup of oat flour and 1/2 cup of rolled oats or quick oats.
• Make These Cookies Sugar-Free: You can make these cookies with no added sugar. Just make sure to use sugar-free chocolate chips and a sugar-free sweetener, such as Swerve.
• Gluten-Free Cookies: These cookies are naturally gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
• Make Them Vegan: To make these cookies dairy-free and vegan, use vegan chocolate chips.

How To Make Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are super easy to make! First, take half of the rolled oats and blend them. Keep the other 1/2 cup of rolled oats whole. Next, add both of them to a bowl. After that, add the baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, pumpkin puree, and mini chocolate chips to the bowl.

Then, thoroughly combine all of the ingredients. 

After that, use a small cookie scooper to form 15-17 cookies and place them on a sheet pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

Bake the cookies and enjoy!

Tips For Making Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Blend Half Of The Oats: For this recipe, place half of the rolled oats in a blender and blend until they become oat flour. Keep the other half of the oats whole.
• What Chocolate Chips To Use: We recommend using mini chocolate chips in this recipe because they are the perfect size for these cookies. Also, they evenly disperse the chocolate flavor throughout.
• Roughly Chop Chocolate Chips: If you don’t have mini chocolate chips, you can roughly chop regular-sized chocolate chips.

How To Serve And Store

To Serve: Enjoy these pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies warm. Carefully remove them from the oven and enjoy the warm melted chocolate in each bite.

To Store: Store leftover pumpkin oatmeal cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Or, freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Then, reheat these cookies in the oven when you are ready to enjoy them again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Healthy?

Yes, these pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are healthy! There is no butter or oil in this recipe! The pumpkin puree adds flavor and unsweetened applesauce lightens up these cookies.

What Is The Difference Between Rolled Oats And Quick Oats?

Rolled oats are thicker, bigger, and take longer to cook. Quick oats are rolled thin and cut smaller to shorten the cooking time. Either can be used in this recipe!

Are Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Vegan?

These pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies can be made vegan! If you want to make them vegan, use vegan chocolate chips. We love giving you options!

Are Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Gluten-Free?

These oatmeal pumpkin cookies can be made gluten-free! Just make sure to use gluten-free rolled oats.

How Long Do These Cookies Last In The Refrigerator?

These pumpkin oatmeal cookies will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container.

Can You Freeze Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies?

Yes! You can freeze these cookies! They will last up to 3 months in the freezer. To store them in the freezer, place them in a freezer-safe container or stasher bag. We love using stasher bags to store our cookies because they are reusable. Additionally, I recommend warming them up in the oven before eating so you can enjoy all the melted chocolate!

More Recipes To Try Next!

• Pumpkin Spice Muffins Recipe
• Healthy Banana Pancakes With Oats
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes
• Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
• Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

If you try this recipe please be sure to leave us a comment and star rating ★★★★★ letting us know how it turns out for you. We hope you enjoy these pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!