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Home » Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 19 Comments

A few weeks ago, the husband was munching on a “prepackaged” breakfast cookie, and texted me, “Can we try to make our own breakfast cookie?”. On a side note…I just love when he speaks in “us” form cause we know who’s doing the baking.

But oh the sheer happiness this gave me. He has come to appreciate REAL food. So I got into the kitchen today and whipped up this breakfast cookie inspired by pumpkin oatmeal, a breakfast favorite around our house.

Goodbye garbage cookie; Hello homemade!

These cookies make a yummy and nutritious grab-n-go breakfast or snack.


Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
makes 12 cookies

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 bananas
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 cups rolled oats, divided
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Smash bananas until creamy and mix with pumpkin.
3. Mix in maple syrup and spices.
4. Grind 1/2 cup oats in food processor to flour consistency.
5. Add all oats and nuts to banana mixture.
6. On baking sheet lined with parchment paper, scoop cookies onto paper; smash down with back of measuring cup.

7. Bake for 10 minutes, and cool on wire rack. 

Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Judy says

    March 28, 2017 at 1:17 am

    Are the rolled oats quick or old fashion? Does it matter?. Recipe sounds delicious and nutritious. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      March 28, 2017 at 8:12 am

      I typically use old fashioned oats in my recipes. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Andi says

    September 24, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    These look awesome. I have an allergy to bananas. Do you think applesauce would work as a substitute?

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      September 26, 2013 at 1:37 pm

      Hmm.. I'm not sure how that would work because of the consistency. But do try! Maybe even pureed dates could work? I'd love to know how it turns out!

      Reply
  3. Susanna Bellows says

    April 23, 2013 at 1:58 am

    It sounds very healthy and delightful. I never tried this one, but I will gladly take your endorsement for these batch.

    Reply
  4. April says

    September 4, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Shoot I only have one bananna…..Im going to substitute apple sauce for the other bananna…….and unsweetend coconut for the nuts….and honey for the maple syrup,,…..Maybe i should go to the store……

    Reply
    • @KristinaLaRueRD says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:07 pm

      Haha! Love it! I do the same thing 🙂

      Reply
  5. Avril says

    August 11, 2012 at 10:34 am

    These look lovely. Such healthy ingredients. I've never seen pumpkin butter or pumpkin oatmeal in the UK. And pumpkins aren't in season at the mo. Could I substitute the pumpkin with pumpkin seed butter, almond butter or apple butter?

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      August 12, 2012 at 5:19 pm

      Thank you! You could sub in another type of puree like sweet potato or butternut squash…

      Reply
  6. Tanya says

    July 10, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    YUMM! I LOVE pumpkin oatmeal, so I bet I would be a big fan of these cookies!

    Reply
  7. Jessica says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Oh, these sound amazing! I love pumpkin oatmeal and I'm sure it's great in cookie form! Much better than store bought!

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      July 9, 2012 at 3:50 am

      Thanks Jessica!! It tastes very similar to the oatmeal.

      Reply
  8. Farida says

    July 8, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    this is great recipe 🙂 thnx for sharing , def. I'll try it

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      July 9, 2012 at 3:49 am

      Hope you like it! The cookie monster couldn't keep his hands off 'em.

      Reply
  9. Matt says

    July 7, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    Your husband is a lucky man. These look amazing!

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      July 8, 2012 at 1:15 am

      haha..you crack me up.

      Reply

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