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Pumpkin Power Cookies [vegan + gluten-free]

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Soft-baked cookies filled with whole grain goodness, vitamin C, and fiber! Pumpkin is the star ingredient in these healthy treats and they’re full of other nutrient dense ingredients like rolled oats, dried fruit, cinnamon, cocoa, and bananas. Perfect for snacking on-the-go and satisfying your sweet tooth the wholesome way. 

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Today is a special day, folks! Not only is it the BEST DAY OF FALL (ore on that in a minute!), but today I am sharing one of the very FIRST recipes I ever shared on Healthy Helper!

Don’t bother going to look back for the post….it was horrendous and long gone! 😉 The recipe however, has remained one of my go-tos for years. It’s perfect for snacking on, easy to make, and full of simple pantry ingredients that everyone always has on hand.

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My Pumpkin Power Cookies are the perfect hint of sweetness that you need in your day. They’re fruit-sweetened so they aren’t dessert-like, but just tasty enough to satisfy those afternoon snack urges and sweet tooth cravings.

I couldn’t think of a better day to share them than today because like I said, it’s the BEST DAY OF FALL…at least in my pumpkin-loving opinion. That’s right, folks! Today is National Pumpkin Day!

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Time to head to Starbucks for a PSL, bake some pumpkin bread, carve a Jack-o-Lantern, roast some pumpkin seeds! 🙂

There are few food holidays I get more excited for than for this one! Pumpkin is a total staple in my diet and I have it in some form or another every day. For most people it’s a seasonal food/flavor, but for me? Pumpkin season NEVER ENDS! I’m lucky to have access to cans all year round and it’s a must have in my morning oats! In fact I truly feel that no bowl of oats is complete without a big scoop of pumpkin puree. It just adds incredible creaminess and delicious, comforting taste.

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In fact, my typical bowl of oats is exactly what inspired this recipe. I’m always doing different topping and mix-in combinations day-to-day, but there are a few ingredients that ALWAYS make it in to my bowl…

+pumpkin (duh!)

+banana

+raisins

+applesauce or dried apple

+a little scoop of protein powder

+a sprinkle of cocoa and cinnamon

+a drizzle of maple syrup

Perfect bowl of oats in my opinion! Different tastes, lovely textures, and natural sweetness from all the best foods.

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Another reason I love adding pumpkin to everythaaaaaang oats is because of all the nutritional benefits it provides. It’s super high in fiber, rich in beta-carotene, a great source of vitamin A & C, and has MORE potassium than bananas!

Enough facts though, let’s get to the real reason you’re here….COOKIES! Pumpkin Power Cookies to be exact. 🙂

Pumpkin Power Cookies | Healthy Helper @Healthy_Helper Soft-baked cookies filled with whole grain goodness, vitamin C, and fiber! Pumpkin is the star ingredient in these healthy treats and they're full of other nutrient dense ingredients like rolled oats, dried fruit, cinnamon, cocoa, and bananas. Perfect for snacking on-the-go and satisfying your sweet tooth the wholesome way.

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  • Author: Kaila Proulx
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 17 mins
  • Total Time: 22 mins
  • Yield: 15 cookies 1x
  • Category: Sweet Snacks

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tbsp protein powder of choice
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup
  • heaping 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all the ingredients in the order listed. Mix until well combined. Drop cookies (by the heaping tbsp) onto baking sheet (use parchment paper or spray baking sheet with cooking spray) and press down slightly. Bake for 17 minutes.

Gluten-free and vegan, these cookies are great for a healthy little snack. When you make them though, don’t expect a crispy cookie! These are more like a cross between a muffin top and a scone. Chewy, soft, and delicious!

Pumpkin Power Cookies | Healthy Helper @Healthy_Helper Soft-baked cookies filled with whole grain goodness, vitamin C, and fiber! Pumpkin is the star ingredient in these healthy treats and they're full of other nutrient dense ingredients like rolled oats, dried fruit, cinnamon, cocoa, and bananas. Perfect for snacking on-the-go and satisfying your sweet tooth the wholesome way.

#Pumpkin Power Cookies…the #healthy #fall snack that everyone will love! #vegan #glutenfree

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Looking for some other delicious ways to celebrate National Pumpkin Day? Check out these other recipes…

Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Chai Tea Latte Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Pound Cake Cookies

How are you going to celebrate National Pumpkin Day?

What’s your favorite way to have pumpkin?

Any long time readers out there remember this recipe?! That would be so crazy!

 
 
 
 
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88 responses to “Pumpkin Power Cookies [vegan + gluten-free]”

  4. […] Lotsandlots of baking to start off the new year! Two big discussions went on: whether or not you all share your blogs with family and friends and how to get “in touch” with your food. Plus a trip to my favorite restaurant! […]

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  5. […] the front page! It was all about ways to stay healthy this fall and I also shared a recipe for some Power Pumpkin cookies that I created the first year I started this blog. Talk about a throw […]

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  8. I love trying healthy cookie recipes, and a can of pumpkin landed in my shopping cart yesterday with no recipe in mind. Now I’m going to try this one!

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  12. Would you need to substitute anything in if not using the protein powder? For personal reasons I do not use protein powder…but this recipe sounds fantastic and I would love to make it!

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  14. I love food that can be used as a grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Thanks for joining us on The Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesday and I hope you’ll join us again next week!

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  17. These look like a perfect 3pm-hunger snack! With all the pumpkin, banana, and applesauce these sound so wonderfully soft and not at all dry as some oat-based cookies can get.

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  18. Yummm! These look delicious! I have some pumpkin thawing in the fridge right now that I was going to use for muffins, but I might make these instead! Thanks! 😀

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  19. Kaila, you are reading my mind! I have been looking for a cookie or bar recipe to replace my granola bars in the morning or for a snack on the go. These are perfect, all the ingredients are timely and so delish! I am pinning, stumbling, yumming. I am not going to lose this recipe. Not only will it help me replace my granola bars, it will save me money too. Thank You! Happy Pumpkin day!

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  22. I think I will give these a go. So easy, and I like that there is no refined sugar. Visiting from Gluten Free Fridays. Enjoy your pumpkin weekend!

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  23. I love pumpkin all year round too! Your Pumpkin Power Cookies sound so wholesome and tasty too. Would love for you to share them with our Hearth and Soul Link Party, live on my blog now.

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  26. HI Kaila,
    These cookies look fabulous and so healthy. I love anything with pumpkin – it always makes it so moist and tasty. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!

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  27. Love LOVE pumpkin in everything! Its so great as an egg replacer in baking and these cookies look yummy! I know a couple of little peachicks who would hoover these up!

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  32. These sound so great Kaila! It’s a great way to enjoy a treat without overindulging. And I like your idea of remaking your first recipes. I look back at my first blogging pictures… I could really remake some pictures and repost the recipes myself. Great idea =)
    Thanks for sharing at Healthy Vegan Fridays! I’m pinning & sharing. Hope you’re having a great weekend!

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  33. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe at the #RecipeSharingParty. I look forward to what you will share next week! We hope you’ll come back again next Thursday when we open our doors at 9:00 AM EST. Pinned, Yummed, Tweeted!

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  46. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe at the #RecipeSharingParty! I hope to see you next week. Pinned and Yummed. Please visit #OverTheMoon on Sunday, #WonderfulWednesday or #ThursdayFavoriteThings for more sharing fun! Don’t forget to Comment your link #’s so I can be sure to visit and you get a chance to be featured!

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  48. Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Miz Helen

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