Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Our household has a number of dietary issues that have encouraged us to be very creative food preparers to manage various food allergies. It can be challenging at times but many positive results have occurred as a result of this culinary adventure we’ve embarked on. One “plus” is that we have tried ingredients in our recipes that we have never before used with wonderful, tasty, and surprising results! And that’s where this recipe for Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies comes into play. This is one dessert option we have developed to allow ourselves some sweet relief and stay within the dietary limits that protect our good health.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients

• 15 oz Pumpkin – 100% pure, nothing added, canned
• 2 tbsp Ground flax seed OR two whole eggs
• 6 tbsp Water
• 6 tbsp Monk fruit sweetener OR regular granulated sugar
• 1 cup Cottage cheese, fat free
• 2 tsp Vanilla 
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 cups Quick Oats (1 minute oats)
• Chocolate chips, Dark, no sugar added OR regular chocolate chips

Do This:

Turn your oven on to 375 degrees and let it rise to that temperature.

Put the ground flax seed in a small bowl and add the water. Stir to mix it well and let it sit about 10 minutes for the flax seed to absorb the water and thicken.

Add the pumpkin, monk fruit sweetener, cottage cheese, vanilla, salt and the thickened ground flax seed in a large bowl and mix with a hand mixer to help break up the cottage cheese. Then add the oatmeal and mix with the hand mixer to combine all the ingredients into a consistent batter. Finally, add the chocolate chips and mix these into the batter with a spoon so they are evenly spread throughout the batter.

I have an ice cream scoop that equals about 1/4 cup of cookie dough that I use to place my cookies on the sheet for baking. Spritz whatever you use to scoop the batter with some cooking oil to make the batter easy to release onto the cookie sheet.

I use a large aluminum cookie sheet and lay a sheet of parchment paper on the cookie sheet to make clean-up easier. 

Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Place on cooling rack until the cookies have firmed up. Once completely cooled we store our cookies in the refrigerator. The yield should be about 2 dozen Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Important Tips

1. These cookies are not overly sweet. If you feel they need to be sweeter for your taste, add more sugar in one tablespoon amounts until you get the flavor you want. Additionally, you can “dust” the tops of the cookies with sugar before baking to add a level of sweetness. Or even use a cinnamon-sugar mix to dust the tops. See my Oatmeal Pancake recipe and scroll down to the subhead “Top Your Oatmeal Pancakes” for a cinnamon-sugar mix formula.
   
   
2. We use Monk Fruit sugar because it is zero calorie. But if you want to use regular granulated sugar that’s OK and will not change the recipe.
   
   
3. This recipe calls for ground flax seed in place of eggs. If you do not have ground flax seed or prefer using eggs that’s OK. I found the cookie texture to be more creamy when using the ground flax seed. It’s just a personal choice.
   
   
4. We use chocolate chips with no added sugar but they can be pricy and sometimes hard to find. Regular chocolate chips can be used but they add to the calories per cookie if that’s a concern for you.
   
   
5. The oatmeal we use is the Quick Oats (1 minute oats). They also make the cookie texture smoother versus regular rolled oats which are a little more tough in texture. Another personal choice.

Option: Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Use this same recipe but substitute raisins for the Chocolate chips and dust the tops of the cookies before baking with a cinnamon-sugar mix.

Oatmeal Cookie FAQs

Are oatmeal cookies good or bad for you?

Oatmeal cookies are a healthier snack choice than other cookies because they contain whole grain oats which are a good source of fiber. The presence of whole grain oats will also help you stay fuller longer.

Are oatmeal cookies healthier than regular cookies?

Compared with a typical white flour cookie, an oatmeal-based cookie can offer:
• More fiber: roughly 2 g per cookie instead of 0–1 g, depending on portion and recipe.
• More whole grain: oats provide complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, and minerals like iron.

Do oatmeal cookies have a lot of sugar?

Oatmeal cookies offer nutritional benefits like fiber and essential nutrients, but they can also contain high levels of sugar and fat. For a healthier option, consider making them with whole grain oats, natural sweeteners, and adding fruits or nuts.

Why do I feel better after eating a cookie?

Eating a chocolate chip cookie can also help to relieve stress and anxiety. The carbohydrates in the cookie help to release serotonin, which is a “feel good” chemical in your brain. So, the next time you’re feeling blue, reach for a chocolate chip cookie!

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