Cozy, chewy, and full of crunch—these Pumpkin Spice Nutty Breakfast Cookies are everything you love about fall in one nourishing bite. Naturally sweetened, oil-free, and perfect for breakfast or a grab-and-go snack.
Pumpkin Spice Nutty Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats gluten-free if needed
- ½ cup almond flour or chickpea flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice or mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger & cloves
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup pure pumpkin purée not pie filling
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup or date syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond butter or peanut butter
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup chopped almonds or pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut optional for texture
- ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs optional but amazing!
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients — oats, flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients — pumpkin purée, maple syrup, vanilla, and nut butter until smooth.
- Pour wet into dry and stir until evenly combined. Fold in the nuts, seeds, coconut, and chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop the dough into 12 large cookies, pressing slightly to flatten (they won’t spread much).
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden and firm around the edges.
- Cool completely before storing.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 5 days on the counter or up to 2 weeks in the fridge. These freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.
Notes
Helpful Hints
- Add a pinch of black pepper to deepen the spice flavor.
- Use chickpea flour for extra protein and a slightly nuttier taste.
- Press a few extra nuts or seeds on top before baking for a bakery-style look.
- For travel, pack them in parchment—these make perfect road trip or post-workout snacks!
Time-Saving Tips
- Double the batch and freeze half for busy mornings.
- Mix the dry ingredients in advance and store in a jar labeled “Pumpkin Cookie Mix.”
- Substitute nut butter with sunflower butter for a nut-free version.
Nutrition
Why This Recipe Works
Unlike most cookies that rely on butter or oil, these use the natural moisture from pumpkin and nut butter to create a perfectly chewy texture. The combination of oats, nuts, and spices delivers long-lasting energy without the crash. They’re packed with flavor, texture, and warmth—proof that healthy can taste indulgent.
Warm, nourishing flavors can do more than fill your stomach—they can lift your mood, calm your mind, and remind you that taking care of yourself can be simple and delicious. These cookies bring comfort and nutrition together, one bite at a time.
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State of Well-being
with Carlisa Krenek
