Easy Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies: A Healthy Fall Treat
Looking to spice up your breakfast? Add these pumpkin breakfast cookies to your Sunday meal prep this fall for an easy and tasty snack!
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As the leaves turn golden and the crisp air settles in, there’s nothing better than starting your day with a warm, comforting breakfast that embraces the flavors of fall. These breakfast cookies are the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and cozy spices, wrapped up in a grab-and-go treat. They’re also packed with fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness, making them a nutritious and satisfying breakfast option for busy mornings.
Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
- Healthy Whole Food Ingredients: With oats, pumpkin puree, and almond butter, these cookies are nutrient-dense and provide long-lasting energy.
- Refined Sugar-Free: Sweetened with maple syrup and a touch of natural sweetness from the pumpkin, these cookies skip the processed sugars.
- Easy to Make: With just one bowl and a handful of ingredients, they come together quickly for a fuss-free baking session.
- Customizable: You can easily switch up the mix-ins, whether you prefer nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips.
- Fall Flavors: Pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg make these cookies taste like fall in every bite.
For another great fall recipe, check out these Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats!
Health Benefits of Pumpkin
While pumpkin can be a tasty fall fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!), it also packs a punch when it comes to nutrient benefits.
- Nutrient-Rich: Pumpkins are packed with essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
- Eye Health: The high levels of beta-carotene in pumpkin are essential for maintaining good vision and may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
- Immune Support: Vitamin C, found in pumpkin, helps boost the immune system, which is important for overall health and disease prevention.
- Heart Health: The fiber, potassium, and antioxidants in pumpkin can contribute to heart health by reducing blood pressure and improving overall cardiovascular function.
- Healthy, Glowing Skin: The antioxidants in pumpkin, including beta-carotene, may promote healthy skin by protecting it from UV damage and reducing the signs of aging. You can even use pumpkin in skincare products or homemade face masks.
- Digestive Health: The fiber content in pumpkin supports a healthy digestive system by promoting regular bowel movements and preventing constipation.
- Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Pumpkin contains various antioxidants, such as beta-carotene and other carotenoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Made With Simple Ingredients
I guarantee you already have most of these things in your pantry already. Even if you don’t, there are plenty of substitution options for some of these ingredients as well. It all comes together in one bowl too, so they’re pretty hard to mess up! There are three main things that you do need to stick with though in order to keep the pumpkin-y fall theme of the cookie going:
- Pumpkin. This goes without saying. You kind of need the pumpkin for this recipe.
- Oats. These are really what bind everything together to make it a cookie. The good news is you can use whatever kind of oats you have on hand.
- Maple Syrup. The maple flavor compliments the spices, vanilla, and pumpkin in this recipe so well! You could use honey or another sweetener if you wanted to, but the maple syrup for me is there for more than just the sweetness.
Alright, enough chit chat. Let’s get into how to make your new fall favorite.
Products Used in this recipe
- Perfect Supplements Collagen – This collagen is one of the best I’ve tried. It’s grass-fed and blends well into baked goods and beverages. I love adding this to all kinds of recipes for an extra protein boost.
Easy Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin can use fresh mashed pumpkin also
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 large egg sub flax egg to make it vegan
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats I prefer organic
- 2 scoops unflavored collagen I love the one from Perfect Supplements
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Optional Mix-Ins
- 1/4 cup walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable baking sheet.
- Place all of the wet ingredients into bowl and mix until smooth. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until a well combined dough forms.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of the spoon to help them bake evenly.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they’re set and golden brown around the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. They also freeze well for longer storage!
Tips for the Perfect Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
- Substitute for different nut butters: Try using cashew or sunflower seed butter for a different flavor profile. I would not recommend peanut butter, as that flavor kind of overpowers the pumpkin.
- Boost the nutrition: Add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds, flaxseeds, or hemp hearts for extra fiber and healthy fats. You can easily make this recipe your own by adding or subtracting different mix-ins. It’s pretty hard to mess them up!
- For extra crunch: Toss in a handful of pepitas (pumpkin seeds) to complement the pumpkin flavor, or add pecans on top to give them a nutty sweetness.
Enjoy Anytime!
While these pumpkin breakfast cookies are ideal for a quick breakfast, they also make a perfect snack to enjoy with your afternoon coffee or tea. With the comforting flavor of pumpkin and the heartiness of oats, these cookies are the ultimate fall indulgence. Whether you’re enjoying them on-the-go or savoring them at home, these cookies bring all the warmth and goodness of fall to your plate.
These would go great with any of the drinks mentioned in my fall beverages post I’m working on (; Stay tuned for that post within the next week or two!
Let me know if you make these! I hope they turn out wonderful. Happy baking! 🍂🎃
