Ingredients

The following ingredients have 18 Servings
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Chocolate chips, optional about 1 cup

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
  • In a medium bowl beat together the pumpkin, applesauce, honey, and melted butter. Add the eggs and beat well to combine. Add the vanilla and stir to combine.
  • Add the flour, oats, baking powder, soda, and salt and mix well to combine. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes (this gives the whole grains a minute to absorb the liquid). If using the chocolate chips, add them and stir to combine.
  • Use a 1.5 tablespoon scoop to scoop out balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with an additional 5-6 chocolate chips (gentle press them into the dough before baking).
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove for the oven and allow to rest on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before placing the cookies on a cooling wrack.
  • Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Store in the fridge for up to a week and in the freezer for up to 3 months.