Rich pumpkin flavor oat cookies, naturally sweetened with dates and enriched with chia seeds. A splendid blend of orange and cinnamon fills the air. This is one really fantastic pumpkin cookies recipe!
The recipe is plant-based (dairy-free, egg-free). It is made with only whole food ingredients, without any sugar. These Oat Pumpkin Cookies are oil-free as well, super healthy and rich in fiber. They are also easy to make!
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A Whole Food Delight!
Another whole natural plant food snack that is truly healthy and truly tasty.
Without any animal products, oil or sugar, these cookies keep your arteries healthy, your blood pure, your skin clear… your health perfect!
Whole foods are also super-rich in fiber that slows the absorption of calories, plays a vital role in the body detox processes and helps maintain a healthy gut microbiome.
Pumpkin! It’s orange from all that healthy beta-carotene it’s so rich in. Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant, a precursor to vitamin A and a known anti-cancer nutrient. And since the pumpkin is unprocessed here, you get healthy fiber, magnesium, and calcium as well!
Oats are a great way to keep the extra pounds off since they are rich in complex carbs that are released slowly into the bloodstream giving you usable energy for a long time. Oats are also rich in most B vitamins, iron and magnesium.
Walnuts, which I consider to be the healthiest nuts, provide iodine, calcium, zinc but most importantly, they are a great source of Omega-3 fats. And since I used whole walnuts, the fiber-bound fats in them will help you lose weight!
And to further increase the Omega-3s, you also get to eat some super health chia seeds.
For sweetness, I used whole dates. They may be sweet but all the fiber they contain slows the absorption of sugars down. And dates are potassium-rich which helps to maintain the delicate potassium-sodium balance in the body.
I love to use some spices since spices smell and taste so good but they also are incredibly healthy. Cinnamon, in this case, is known to lower blood sugar and is super, super-rich in antioxidants. And antioxidants are vital for detoxifying your body and delaying the aging process.
I also used some orange juice for extra favor but also vitamin C, potassium, B vitamins.
How to prepare the Easy Oat Pumpkin Cookies?
These pumpkin cookies smell so great and have a fantastic rich pumpkin flavor. And their enchanting smell of cinnamon and orange…..
Fortunately, they are soo simple and easy to prepare! That’s why I love them!
For the Oat Pumpkin Cookies, I used butternut squash (however any variety of squash will do as well).
My favorite most simple way to cook a pumpkin is to steam it. Just cut it into several pieces and steam until tender. The amount of time required depends on the size of the pieces. I prefer larger ones.
You can also boil the pumpkin (the only disadvantage is that it will absorb more water and you may need to drain it afterward).
| Health Tip: Steaming and boiling are the healthiest methods to cook food since the temperature cannot get above 100°C/215°F. |
When I steam pumpkin I always prepare a large batch and then use it for different meal ideas. And I like to cook it in advance, then your cookies will be ready in no time!
When you steam the pumpkin let it cool for a while. Then place the cooked pumpkin, dates, and orange juice in a food processor. Blend for several minutes or until a smooth puree forms.
| Quick Tip: If your dates are drier, you can soak them in warm water for 10 mins. They become softer, juicier and easier to chop. |
Then, mix the pumpkin mixture with the other ingredients and stir everything with a spoon. Leave it aside for 10 mins until the oats moisten a bit.
Now, shape your cookies using a spoon and put them in the oven.
A wonderful aroma of cinnamon, pumpkin, and orange will fill the kitchen. Let the cookies cool for a while and enjoy!
Why you will love these Easy Oat Pumpkin Cookies?
They are:
- Plant-based
- Vegan
- Egg-free
- Dairy-free
- Oil-free
- Sugar-free
- Low in calories
- High in fiber
- Soft and cinnamony!
- Super tasty and flavorful pumpkin cookies!
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Easy Oat Pumpkin Cookies | Vegan
Easy and healthy Oat Pumpkin Cookies!
Rich pumpkin flavor oat cookies, naturally sweetened with dates and enriched with chia seeds. A splendid blend of orange and cinnamon fills the air. This is one really fantastic pumpkin cookies recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pumpkin (steamed or boiled)
- 1½ cup (130 g) raw walnuts, ground
- 2 cups (140 g) fine rolled oats
- 1½ cup (150 g) pitted dates
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Place the cooked pumpkin, dates, and orange juice in a food processor and blend until smooth puree forms.
- In a large bowl combine the pumpkin mixture with the other ingredients (fine rolled oats, ground walnuts, baking powder, chia seeds, and cinnamon). Stir everything well with a spoon. Leave it aside for 10-15 mins, until the oats are moistened a bit.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take about one tablespoon of the mixture, put it on the baking sheet and gently press it down to flatten it slightly. Smooth the edges a little bit with the spoon. Now, your cookie is ready. Keep in mind to leave a little space between the cookies as they will rise a bit while they bake.
- Bake for about 20 mins. Let them cool for a while.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- When I use pitted dates, I soak them in warm water for 10 mins as they are a little bit drier. Thus they become softer and are chopped easily.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 35 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 18Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 28mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
