Pumpkin Anytime Cookies

A hearty, fiber-rich cookie made with whole oats and real pumpkin — perfect any time of day.

Why I Love This Recipe

These cookies strike the perfect balance between comfort and function. They're nourishing enough for breakfast or a snack, yet satisfying like dessert. Made with real pumpkin, oats, almond flour, and coconut oil, they’re naturally sweetened and rich in fiber, healthy fats, and minerals.

They’re also hormone-friendly and blood-sugar balanced. That means no crashes, just steady energy and a touch of seasonal flavor.

You can also opt into adding collagen peptides, and/or protein powder to boost the protein macro, and they're still delicious.

The Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 cup almond flour

• 1½ tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp sea salt

• ¼ tsp ground ginger

• 1 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened, cooked or canned)

• ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey

• ⅓ cup melted coconut oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Grind oats: Blend 1 cup of oats into oat flour; leave the other cup whole.

3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground oats, whole oats, almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, sea salt, and ginger.

4. Add wet ingredients: Stir in pumpkin purée, maple syrup (or honey), coconut oil, and vanilla until dough forms.

5. Fold in chocolate: Add dark chocolate chips and mix gently.

6. Shape cookies: Scoop dough into 12 equal portions (~2–3 tbsp each) and flatten slightly.

7. Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, until lightly golden and set.

8. Cool & store: Let cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container.

Storage

• Keeps 5–6 days in the fridge

• Freeze for up to 3 months

Why These Cookies Matter

1. Blood Sugar + Energy Balance

The blend of oats, almond flour, and pumpkin creates a slow-burning carb profile — steady energy without the crash.

2. Fibre for Hormones and Digestion

Oats and pumpkin provide soluble fibre that supports healthy estrogen metabolism and gut regularity.

3. Healthy Fats for Satiety and Brain Health

Coconut oil and almond flour contribute medium-chain and monounsaturated fats that nourish hormones and stabilize appetite.

4. Naturally Sweet, No Refined Sugar

Sweetened only with maple syrup or honey, keeping glycemic load low and flavour pure.

5. Comfort Meets Function

Warm spices like cinnamon and ginger support insulin sensitivity and digestion, while the chocolate chips keep it joyful and satisfying.

Approximate Nutrition per Cookie (makes 12)

• Calories: ~205

• Protein: ~4.5 g

• Carbohydrates: ~21 g

• Fat: ~13 g

• Fibre: ~3 g

How to Enjoy Them

• Pre- or post-workout for quick energy

• Crumbled over yogurt or chia pudding

• As a nourishing afternoon snack with tea

  
  

Final Thoughts

These cookies are proof that wholesome ingredients can still feel indulgent. They’re balanced, delicious, and perfect for busy mornings or cozy fall afternoons — a healthy staple you’ll keep coming back to.

We’re playing the long game. Small changes. Big outcomes. Real health.

Your partner in health and longevity,

Stacie Mylonas, RHN