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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!
For more delicious cookies, don’t miss our oatmeal chocolate cookies and pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting!
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.
Ingredients Needed
- 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!
Expert Tips
- 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.
Storage Instructions
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.
Are Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Vegan?
These pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies can be made vegan! To make them vegan, use vegan chocolate chips.
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
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or Swerve
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Take 1/2 cup of the rolled oats and blend them in a blender to turn them into oat flour. Keep the other 1/2 cup of the rolled oats whole. Then, add both to a bowl.
- Add the baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, Swerve or brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, pumpkin puree, and mini chocolate chips to the bowl. To make this recipe vegan use vegan chocolate chips.
- Thoroughly combine all of the ingredients. Once combined, use a small cookie scooper to form 15-17 cookies. Place the cookies on a sheet pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Bake at 350℉ for 12-14 minutes and enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: You can store these cookies in the refrigerator for 3-4 day or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious, thank you!
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, thanks for letting us know!
Perfect bite! The recipe comes together quick and easy.
Hi Veronica, thanks for letting us know! We are so happy you enjoyed the pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!