Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these delicious Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies that are perfect for fall. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and pumpkin puree, these cookies are a guilt-free treat for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add chocolate chips: Stir in dark chocolate chips.
- Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water).
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
