Description
Start your day with these Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies, a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a morning treat. Packed with fiber-rich oats, crunchy pumpkin seeds, naturally sweet cranberries, and warm fall spices, these cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for meal prep. They’re gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and super easy to make, making them an ideal grab-and-go breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup, warmed if needed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries (unsweetened preferred)
- ⅔ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 1–2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil and honey (or maple syrup).
- Stir in pumpkin puree and beaten eggs, mixing until smooth.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients
- Add rolled oats, quick oats, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon), and sea salt into the wet mixture.
- Stir everything together until fully combined.
4. Form the Cookies
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop small portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon, as they won’t spread much during baking.
5. Bake
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Let the cookies rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Serve or Store
- Enjoy your Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies fresh out of the oven.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Make It Vegan – Replace eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg).
- Add More Sweetness – If you prefer a sweeter cookie, add 1-2 tablespoons of extra honey or maple syrup.
- Boost the Crunch – Add chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts for extra texture.
- Spice It Up – Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for a deeper fall flavor.
- Customize It – Swap cranberries for raisins or chopped dates, or add dark chocolate chips for an indulgent twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American