Description
Enjoy a healthier twist on a classic favorite with these Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Combining the rich flavors of pumpkin with aromatic spices and dark chocolate chips, these cookies are a guilt-free treat perfect for any time of year. Made with whole wheat flour and coconut oil, they offer a nutritious snack option that’s as delicious as it is wholesome.
Ingredients
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.
- Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly browned around the edges.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg or chia egg.
You can substitute coconut oil with olive oil or avocado oil if preferred.
Add nuts or seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 24 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal per cookie
