10 Healthy Cookies with Oatmeal

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This list of 10 Healthy Cookies with Oatmeal will include 10 recipes, two cooking videos and loads of tips to make healthy oatmeal cookies. Plus we have just added 3 more healthy cookies for weight loss to the article… so 13 oatmeal cookie recipes total! 

I love healthy cookies with oatmeal, and have included a recipe for homemade cookies in just about all of my best selling cookbooks

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Most people turn to this article looking for cookies for Christmas recipes, and these are by far the best Christmas cookies we have!

If you are visiting the site looking for cookies recipes for Christmas, check out all these wonderful healthy cookies with oats so you can feel good about healthy(er) cookies recipes for Christmas. 

How to Make Homemade Cookies Healthy

It’s hard to beat a homemade chocolate chip cookies! And in the video below I will show you how to makes your favorite cookies recipes, including cookies recipes chocolate chip healthier so you can enjoy them without guilt.

Check out my video on how to make homemade cookies healthy:

As you can see in the video, there are lots of ways to make cookies recipes healthier by using substitutions like smashed bananas in place of butter, unsweetened apple sauce for sugar, or baby food for extra flavor. So let’s put these easy homemade cookies tips to work in some of my tried and true, delicious healthy cookies oatmeal.

10 Healthy Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

These 10 homemade cookies recipe options will help you enjoy your favorite cookie flavors, without blowing your daily calorie goal!

The healthy cookies with oats in below all have had 100’s of calories shaved off, taking them from a “sometimes treat” to cookies recipes you can have everyday!

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Weight Loss Oatmeal Cookies

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These low calorie, metabolism boosting cookies are easy to make and great for weight loss.
Below you will find 13 healthy cookie recipes… some are below in the article (just click the link to jump to the recipe) and some come from other articles on the website (and the links will take you there).
Special Tip: Each of these oatmeal cookie recipes come with printable recipe cards, so you can have them handy anytime you want to bake cookies.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cookie
Calories 50 kcal

Instructions
 

  • Choose the cookie recipe that you want, and click on the link.
  • Collect the recipe (you can even print it out in a recipe card!)
  • Get baking and enjoying your healthy cookie recipes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 50kcal
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Recipes for Biscotti

These biscotti recipes make wonderful gifts, and they are so elegant served with afternoon tea or coffee.

Below you will find two different recipes for biscotti, and yes… but recipes for biscotti have been made healthy. I cut 100’s of calories from the recipes.

Included in this section are biscotti recipes almond… the traditional kind, and a lovely lemon biscotti recipes as well.

Below you will find the following recipes for biscotti:

  • Lemon White Chocolate Biscotti Recipe – Recipes for Biscotti
  • Cherry Almond Biscotti Recipe – Recipes for Biscotti

Lemon White Chocolate Biscotti Recipe – Recipes for Biscotti

Recipes for biscotti are great to have on hand when it comes time to make cookies recipes for Christmas… they make beautiful gifts! But don’t wait for the holidays, these biscotti recipes make great gifts to new neighbors and hostess gifts.

These types of cookies recipes are more elegant, kids will eat them, but they are made for the palate of an adult. If you’re looking for cookies recipes for kids… keep scrolling to the homemade chocolate chip cookies below.

Lemon White Chocolate Biscotti

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In this recipe you grind the oatmeal up into a flour, making it great for picky eaters. You can use this trick in all of the recipes that follow, simply toast (350 degrees for 5 minutes), grind and go about your baking business, no one will be able to tell there is oatmeal in these cookies!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
cooling time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal
  • ½ cup flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Zest of two lemons
  • 1 large egg
  • cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • cup white chocolate chips optional
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spread out the oatmeal on a lined baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes in the oven then move to a food processor and grind down until as fine as flour. Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine ground oatmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and lemon zest, set aside.
  • In a standing mixer or large bowl with a handheld mixer whisk the egg and sugar on medium until thick and pale about 5 minutes. Reduce to low and add in vanilla and lemon juice. Then add in the flour mixture slowly until all incorporated.
  • Move the dough to the prepared cookie sheet, with wet hands mold the dough into a one foot rectangle.
  • Bake until slightly browned around the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on baking tray for 10 minutes, but leave the oven on.
  • Move the large cookie to a cutting board, remove parchment carefully from bottom. Slice into 1/2 inch cookies and place back on tray cut sides up. Bake for 5 minutes, flip over and bake for another 5 minutes, they will crisp more as the cool.
  • Let the biscotti cool while you melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or in a heat safe bowl, microwaved in 10 second increments, stir constantly to avoid burning. Once the chocolate is melted, mix in oil (this will keep it from hardening while you work), then dip 1/3 of each biscotti cookie in the chocolate before placing on a sheet of wax paper, continue working on all the cookies, then move to the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.

Notes

Each serving (1 cookie) has: 255 calories; 6 g fat; 3 g fiber; 3 g protein; 50 g carbohydrates

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal
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Cherry Almond Biscotti Recipe – Recipes for Biscotti

If you’re looking for more traditional biscotti recipes like biscotti recipes almond, this one will curb your craving and save you calories at the same time!

Recipes for biscotti almond are more traditional cookies recipes. Try this lovely crunchy cookie with tea or coffee! Biscotti is meant to be dunked in a hot beverage.

Cherry Almond Biscotti

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This cherry almond biscotti makes a great treat with coffee, or at night with a cup of tea!
They also make great gifts! Try this cherry almopnd biscotti recipe the next time you're craving a sweet treat.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 18 servings
Calories 67 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds
  • ¾ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon water
  • cup dried cherries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 and cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl combine flour, almonds, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a standing mixer or with a handheld mixer whisk the egg and sugar on medium until thick and pale about 5 minutes. Reduce to low and add in vanilla, almond extract water and lemon juice. Then add in (slowly) the flour mixture, then the cherries and move to the cookie sheet.
  • With your hands (get them wet so the dough doesn’t stick) mold into a rectangle, think a piece of paper folded in half length wise. Bake until slightly browned around the edges, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on baking tray for 10 minutes, but leave the oven on we are not done with it. Move the large cookie to a cutting board, remove parchment carefully from bottom.
  • Slice into 1/3 inch cookies lengthwise and place back on tray cut sides up. Bake for 5 minutes, flip over and bake for another 5-8 minutes.
  • As they cool they will crisp up more, but they are divine right out of the oven slightly soft inside with a crisp exterior.

Notes

Each Biscotti has:
Calories: 67
Fat: 1
Fiber: .5
Protein: 1.5
Carbs: 12

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal
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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you’ve been looking for the perfect, healthy cookies chocolate chip… look no further, I have 5 chocolate chip oatmeal cookies for you!

Each of the below chocolate chip oatmeal cookies uses my tips on how to make homemade cookies healthy.

One of my favorite chocolate chip oatmeal cookies recipe is the Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies below… but there are lots to choose from!

Below you will find these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipes:

  • White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Peaches – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Peaches and Cranberries – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Peaches – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These white chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are one of my favorites!

If you’re looking to make chocolate chip oatmeal cookies healthy, try adding in some fruit. It will add sweetness without adding a ton of calories.

White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Peaches

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I made these Healthy Peaches and Cream Oatmeal Cookies using peach baby food which helps cut down the sugar and butter and reduces the calories. These are so rich you will only want one, but so low in calories that you won’t feel guilty of you have two.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 93 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup organic all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temp
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3.5-ounce container of peach baby food
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped dried peaches

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover 2-3 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt, set aside.
  • In a large bowl or standing mixer whip butter and sugar, add in egg and vanilla. Add in baby food and ⅓ cup of water and mix, add the flour mixture until just combined. Add in the oats, white chocolate and peaches mix until just combined. Place in fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
  • Using a spoon, scoop ping-pong ball sized dollops of cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, give enough room for a little spreading. Bake for 10- 15 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Each serving (1 cookie) has: 93 calories; 2 g fat; 1 g fiber; 1.5 g protein; 17 g carbohydrates

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal
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Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cranberry white chocolate oatmeal cookies have been a long time reader favorite at Lose Weight By Eating.

If you’re looking for more healthy cookies with oatmeal and fruit, check out the bakery chapter of my first cookbook Lose Weight By Eating. The Strawberries and Cream Healthy Oatmeal Cookies are fantastic!

Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

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These are so perfect for holiday gatherings, next time you are asked to bring dessert to a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, bring these. They are perfectly themed for a holiday table, and are a healthy option that will keep you away from all the cake, pie and candy.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup organic all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temp
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 14-ounce can whole-cranberry sauce
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, cover 2-3 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl combine the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside.
  • In a large bowl or standing mixer whip butter and sugar, add in egg and vanilla. Add in cranberry sauce and mix, add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Add in the oats, chocolate and dried cranberries and mix until just combined, over-mixing will make tough cookies. Place in fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
  • Use a spoon to scoop golf ball sized dollops of cookie dough, give enough room for a little spreading. Bake for 10- 15 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Each serving (1 cookie) has: 110 calories; 2.5 g fat; 1 g fiber; 1 g protein; 21 g carbohydrates

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal
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Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe for chocolate cookies is easy, delicious -and best of all- healthy!

You’ve got to love a recipe for chocolate cookies there the batter is chocolate, then you add in chocolate chips. Double chocolate oatmeal cookies, yes please!

Try this recipe for chocolate cookies the next time you have a chocolate craving, at only 92 calories you can enjoy one (or two) without guilt!

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

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I replace most of the butter with applesauce cutting hundreds of calories. I recommend getting the little snack cups of applesauce they are ½ a cup and will make measuring easy, you’ll be ready to bake anytime.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 92 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup organic all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temp
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped dried cherries

Instructions
 

  • Cover 2-3 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt cinnamon and cocoa powder.
  • In a large bowl or standing mixer whip butter and sugar, add in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl combine applesauce and ⅓ cup of water, then add to large bowl/mixer and mix, add the flour mixture until just combined. Add in the oats, chocolate and cherries and mix until just combined.
  • Place the cookie dough in fridge for 15 minutes to firm up and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Scoop ping-pong ball sized dollops of cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, give enough room for a little spreading. Bake for 10- 15 minutes until golden brown. Place cookies on a baking rack to cool.

Notes

Each serving (1 cookie) has: 92 calories, 2 g fat, 1 g fiber, 1.5 g protein, 17 g carbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal
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Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

This cookies recipe has both white and dark chocolate chips… I guess you could call it a Cookies Recipe Chocolate Chip + Chocolate Chip.

These cherry cookies are bound to become one of your favorite cookies recipes! Chocolate cherry cookies are a staple in my home, and I’m sure once you try these cherry chocolate cookies they will be for you as well.

Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies

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Chocolate and cherries, need I say more? These are easy and delicious, perfect for your Valentine too! I cut the calories by replacing some of the butter with pear baby food. Both baby food and apple sauce are excellent swaps to cut a whole lotta’ calories and fat without cutting flavor. These have been a long time favorite on my blog, originally called Cherry Garcia Oatmeal Cookies (for you long time readers) for their chocolate, cherry and rich vanilla flavor. Just like the timeless classic ice cream flavor these cookies are good year round, but unlike the ice cream you can enjoy them year round without gaining weight.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup organic all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temp
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3.5 ounce container of pear baby food
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped dried cherries
  • cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Cover 2-3 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt, set aside. In a large bowl or standing mixer whip butter and sugar, add in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl combine baby food and ⅓ cup of water, add to large bowl/mixer and mix together. Add in the flour mixture and whisk until just combined.
  • Add in the oats, dark chocolate and chopped cherries and mix until just combined, over mixing will result in tough cookies.
  • Place the cookie dough in fridge for 15 minutes to firm up and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Scoop ping-pong ball sized dollops of cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, give enough room for a little spreading. Bake for 10- 15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool while you melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or in a heat safe bowl, microwaved in 10 second increments, stir constantly to avoid burning. Once the chocolate is melted, mix in oil (this will keep it from hardening while you work). Summon your inner Jackson Pollock to drizzle and drip the white chocolate all over your cookies. Let the chocolate cool and harden before serving.

Notes

Each serving (1 cookie) has: 103 calories, 2 g fat, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein, 21 g carbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal
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White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Peaches and Cranberries – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Once named “Peach Cobbler Cookies” on the Lose Weight By Eating website, these white chocolate chip oatmeal cookies got a new name… but don’t fret, the recipe for homemade cookies hasn’t changed.

Similar to the Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies above, this cookies recipe has more fruit. And more fruit means more healthy cookies with oats.

White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Peaches and Cranberries

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These white chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are a long time favorite Lose Weight By eating favorite!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup organic all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter at room temp
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3.5 oz container of peach baby food
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Cover 2-3 rimmed baking sheets with foil and spray with baking spray.
  • In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl or standing mixer whip butter and sugar, add in egg and vanilla. Add in baby food and ⅓ cup of water and mix, add the flour mixture until just combined. Add in the oats, white chocolate and cranberries mix until just combined. Place in fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350, using a spoon scoop ping-pong ball sized dollops of cookie dough, give enough room for a little spreading. Bake for 10- 15 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Nutrition information:
Each cookie has:
Calories: 97
Fat: 2
Fiber: 1
Protein: 1
Carbs: 18.5

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal
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Pumpkin Cookies Recipes

Pumpkin cookies recipes have become popular year round, not just in the Fall. All thanks to Pumpkin Puree being available year round now.

Pumpkin oatmeal cookies can be simple or complex, and in the following oatmeal pumpkin cookies recipes you’ll find a simple frosted recipe for pumpkin cookies, as well as pumpkin cookies with chocolate chips and nuts.

I have to say I’m partial to the pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, though the simple pumpkin cookies recipes with frosting are my daughter’s favorite.

Below you will get to try out both pumpkin cookies recipes chocolate chip or not.

The Pumpkin Cookies Recipes are as follows:

  • Frosted Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies – Pumpkin Cookies Recipes
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies – Pumpkin Cookies Recipes

Frosted Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies – Pumpkin Cookies Recipes

These 93 calorie Frosted Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are quite the crowd pleaser!

I love that I can find Pumpkin Puree year round now (in the store or on Amazon)! It means I can make this pumpkin cookies recipe anytime I like.

If you’re looking for chocolate chip pumpkin recipes, keep scrolling… it’s the next recipe.

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Frosted Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

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Looking for a healthy fall treat your family will love? Try these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies and you’ll be in pumpkin heaven! Not only are these holiday cookies really yummy, but they’re good for you, too!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 93 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cookies:

  • ¾ cup white flour
  • teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter- room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats

For the frosting:

  • 2 cups powdered or confectioners sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • Splash of vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl combine flour, salt and baking soda, set aside.
  • In a standing mixer or a large bowl whip the butter and sugar, add pumpkin puree, vanilla, and egg and whisk together.
  • Add in the flour mixture and mix together until just combined. Slowly add in oatmeal and mixing until just combined so you don’t get tough cookies.
  • Place dough in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up. Spoon out tablespoon sized cookies and bake for 15 minutes. Let cookies cool on a wire rack before adding frosting.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice until desired constancy, add warm water a teaspoon at a time if needed to thin it out. Dip the top 1/3 of the cookies into the frosting, place back on the parchment paper lined cookie sheets (for easy clean up) and let set for 10 minutes, place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set.

Notes

Each serving (1 cookie) has: 93 calories, 1 g fat, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein, 19 g carbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies – Pumpkin Cookies Recipes

This recipe for pumpkin cookies chocolate chip is only 86 calories per cookie! That, along with the ability to purchase Pumpkin Puree year round, means you can make these Pumpkin Cookies with Chocolate Chips anytime!

I love homemade cookies chocolate chip style… they feel so indulgent! But when paired with my How to Make Homemade Cookies Healthy tips (above), I can enjoy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies anytime!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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This healthy cookie recipe is the result of a craving for pecan pie, chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin pie all at the same time. I came up with these sinfully delicious, yet low calorie, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans a couple years ago, and they instantly became a family favorite. So if you ever wondered what would happen if you mashed the three together, try these!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 86 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cookies:

  • ¾ cup white flour
  • teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter- room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup pecans

For the frosting:

  • 2 cups powdered or confectioners sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
  • teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tablespoons pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line 2-3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl, set aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk butter and sugar together, add in vanilla, egg and pumpkin purée. Add in the flour mixture and whisk together until just combined. Slowly add in oatmeal, chocolate chips and pecans and mix until just combined, don’t over-mix or you’ll get tough cookies.
  • Spoon out tablespoon sized cookies onto a cookie sheet and place in oven for 15 minutes.
  • Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before adding the frosting.
  • To make the frosting, whisk together powdered sugar, pumpkin purée, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice until desired constancy, add warm water one teaspoon at a time if needed to thin it out. Dip or drizzle onto cookies, top with pecans and let set for 10 minutes, place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set.

Notes

Each serving (1 cookie) has: 86 calories; 5 g fat; 1 g fiber; 5.5 g protein; 3 g carbohydrates

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal
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Recipe for Breakfast Cookies

This breakfast cookies recipe is very similar to the breakfast cookies recipe I made with Rachael Ray and Bob Harper… and if you look below you can watch the video of us all baking cookies for breakfast together.

I know what you’re asking… “Are Breakfast Cookies Healthy, really?” and the answer is YES! The below breakfast cookies recipe is basically a big bowl of oatmeal, baked into a cookie!

Here’s another way to look at it, try this “breakfast cookies” oatmeal recipe and try to get over the fact that cookies for breakfast sounds unhealthy… because that is very wrong! Because oatmeal breakfast cookies are healthy and delicious.

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

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The oatmeal and cinnamon both boost your metabolism, this makes for a great way to get heart healthy oatmeal recipes into your diet!
If you want to make 30 little cookies that will work great too, just bake for 10-15 minutes and use a tablespoon to make them into ping-pong sized balls.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
cooling time 15 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 15 cookies
Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup organic all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter at room temp
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Spray 2-3 cookie sheets with baking spray. In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl or standing mixer whip butter and sugar, add in egg and vanilla. Add in apple sauce and ⅓ cup of water. Now you can add the dry flour mixture, mix until just combined. Add in the oats and raisins and mix until just combined. Place in fridge for 15 minutes minimum or overnight.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350, using an ice cream scoop dollop out tennis ball sized (YEP!) dollops of cookie dough, give enough room for a little spreading. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.

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Notes

Each serving (1 cookie) has: 172 calories, 2 g fat, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein, 34 g carbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal
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