No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies with Almond Butter

Easy healthy No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies made with whole grain oats, nut butter, maple syrup and spices. No bake and kid-friendly for snacking all week long!

The no bake snack train is pullin' into the station! Inspired by my no-bake chocolate chip cookies, I can't get enough. Pumpkin pie smoothies are following close behind. Believe me when I say you're going to FALL hard.

We're whipping up no bake chocolate chip pumpkin cookies today packed with pantry staples I know you've got on hand. Oats, almond butter, and maple syrup--oh my. Don't lie to me!

All you need is one bowl and 5 minutes.

Ingredients

• Oat flour: These cookies are packed with whole grain oatmeal for extra staying power and fab texture. I'm obsessed with snack recipes using oats! You can snag oat flour at the store or make your own by grinding old fashioned oats in the NutriBullet.
• Pure maple syrup: My favorite natural liquid sweetener! Amazing flavor. You could also try agave or honey.
• Pumpkin: Canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. (Although that doesn't sound too shabby.)
• Almond butter: To add healthy fats, nutty flavor, and to bind the cookies together. I use the drippy kind (Kirkland brand from Costco is my go-to). Cashew butter would work also here, or tahini for a nut-free version.
• Ground flax: to help the cookies bind together plus a dose of fiber.
• Chocolate chips: Pumpkin and chocolate is an under-rated combo, folks.

What makes these cookies healthy?

One wee cookie has nearly 4 grams of plant protein and 3 grams of filling fiber to help stabilize blood sugar. The epic combo of whole grain oats plus oodles of healthy fats from the nut butter and flax mean these cookies will stick with ya. 

Pumpkin is also an excellent bioavailable source of vitamin A, which supports eye health. Half a cup packs 120% of the daily value!

Psst making DIY pumpkin pie spice is easy. For 1 tablespoon, use 1 ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon allspice.

How to store

You can keep cookies on the counter in an air tight container for up to 2 days. Store cookies in the fridge for up to a week to extend their shelf life. (I like them right out of the freezer, too.)

You may notice the pumpkin flavor will heighten as they sit and get a nice fridge nap.

Can these be frozen?

Yes! Place on a lined baking sheet in an even layer. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe bag. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months.

You can thaw them on the counter when you’re ready to eat or microwave them individually!

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Photos by The Nutritious Kitchen.