Flourless Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

A Healthy and Nutrient Dense Sweet Treat!

These Flourless Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious treat that everyone in the family can enjoy! 

This recipe uses wholesome, simple ingredients to create cookies that are soft, chewy, and full of rich flavor. With the added benefit of being gluten-free, they are perfect for those with dietary restrictions. The use of mashed banana and almond butter replaces the need for traditional flour, making them naturally free of refined grains and full of nutrients.

The pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice infuse these cookies with warm fall flavors, while the oats provide a hearty texture. For a touch of indulgence, dark chocolate chips are folded into the dough, giving each bite a perfect balance of sweetness.

These cookies are not only packed with flavor but are also a great source of fiber, thanks to the oats and pumpkin. The almond butter provides healthy fats and protein, making these cookies more filling than your average snack.

The best part? This recipe is quick and easy to make, with just six steps and a bake time of 12 minutes. It’s a great activity to do with kids — they’ll love mashing the banana and mixing the ingredients, and the whole family will enjoy the amazing smell that fills your kitchen while these cookies are baking.

Yield: 2 doz cookies 

Ingredients:

- 1 ripe banana (mashed)

- ¼ cup almond butter (or any nut butter)

- ½ cup pure pumpkin puree

- 1 tsp pumpkin spice

- 1 cup oats (gluten-free if desired)

- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the mashed banana, almond butter, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice.

2. Stir in oats until fully mixed.

3. Fold in dark chocolate chips.

4. Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet and flatten. Add more chocolate chips on top if desired.

5. Bake in the oven at 400°F for 12 minutes.

6. Remove from oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt (optional), and enjoy!

These cookies are perfect for a quick snack, dessert, or even a healthy treat in your kids’ lunchboxes. Try them today and see why they're a family favorite!