Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies – A Cozy Autumn Treat
When autumn arrives, pumpkin season is officially here! These healthy pumpkin oat cookies are soft, naturally sweetened, and full of nutritious ingredients. Made with oat flour, roasted pumpkin purée, dates, and ghee butter, they’re the perfect guilt-free snack to enjoy with tea or coffee. Plus, they’re gluten-free and packed with fiber, making them both delicious and nourishing.
Ingredients
1 cup oat flour
1 medium roasted pumpkin slice (mashed into purée)
8–9 dates (or any dried fruit of your choice)
1 egg
2 tbsp ghee butter
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Roast pumpkin until soft, mash/blend into purée.
Blend purée, dates, and egg until smooth.
Mix oat flour, ghee butter, and cinnamon (optional) in a bowl.
Combine wet and dry mixtures into dough.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Shape into 11–12 cookies.
Bake 15–18 mins until golden.
Health Benefits
Pumpkin 🎃 – Rich in vitamin A for vision & immunity; high in antioxidants.
Oat Flour 🌾 – Gluten-free, high in fiber; supports digestion & blood sugar.
Dates 🍇 – Natural sweetener; rich in potassium, iron, magnesium; energy boost.
Ghee Butter 🧈 – Healthy fats for digestion & brain; lactose-free.
Egg 🥚 – Protein + vitamins B12 & D; strengthens bones & energy.
Cinnamon 🌟 – Adds flavor; anti-inflammatory; helps regulate blood sugar.
These pumpkin oat cookies are a healthy autumn snack you’ll want to bake again and again. Whether you enjoy them with tea on a chilly evening or pack them as a quick energy boost, they bring both flavor and wellness to your table. 🍂