Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?

Absolutely! Quick oats work perfectly and will give you a slightly more tender texture. The cooking time remains the same.

Why aren't my cookies sweet enough?

Start with 3 tablespoons of maple syrup and adjust to taste. Remember, the natural sweetness from the pumpkin helps too, but feel free to add more sweetener if you prefer.

Can I make these without chocolate chips?

Of course! They're delicious plain, or you can substitute with chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.

My cookies are falling apart what went wrong?

This usually means the dough needs more moisture. Add another tablespoon of pumpkin puree and mix gently.

3-Ingredient Pumpkin Oat Cookies

Name: 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Oat Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.5 cups 250 g rolled oats or quick oats; 1 cup 240 g pure pumpkin puree; 3 tbsp maple syrup (agave syrup or coconut sugar); 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon (optional but recommended); 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional but recommended); pinch of salt (optional but recommended)

Description

Delicious and healthy pumpkin oat cookies made with wholesome ingredients and perfect for a quick snack or treat.

Ingredients

2.5 cups 250 g rolled oats or quick oats
1 cup 240 g pure pumpkin puree
3 tbsp maple syrup (agave syrup or coconut sugar)
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon (optional but recommended)
1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional but recommended)
pinch of salt (optional but recommended)

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Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients, including the optional ingredients if using, in a bowl to form a thick dough. If you’re adding any additional ingredients like nuts, seeds or coconut, add those as well. Start with 3 tbsp of sweetener and adjust sweetness as desired. The cookies are not very sweet with 3 tbsp and this can be increased if desired.
Use your hands to create 12 cookie shapes. The cookies will not spread or change shape during baking so be sure to create the shape you want before baking.
Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper or place cookies directly on the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and enjoy warm after a few minutes. Let cool completely before storing. Store at in a sealed container at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

Notes

These cookies are a healthy, lightly sweet treat that can be customized with your favorite add-ins like nuts, seeds, or coconut.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 79 kcal
Sugar: 2.7 g
Sodium: 1.5 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 2.3 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg