Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies – quick and easy, healthy cookies perfect for fall. I bet you can’t eat just one!
Healthy Cookies
These Crunchy Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are super addictive! They are bite size and I dare you to try to eat just one! Good news though – you don’t have to stop at one because these fall treats are healthy, too! Â Eat ’em for breakfast, dessert, or any snack time in between!
Gluten Free and No Refined Sugar
This recipe is an adaptation from an older recipe on the blog: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. I had intended to made those cookies again and take new photos, but decided to switch out the whole wheat flour for gluten free brown rice flour to see if that works. I also wanted to see if I could reduce the amount of added sweeteners in the original version. Both ideas worked and I think I like these new Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies even more!
Fall Flavors
I may have reduced the sweetness, but the delicious warm fall flavors are all still there. And, because I reduced the amount of maple syrup, I was able to increase the amount of pumpkin. You can’t go wrong with more pumpkin!
Kid Approved
The kids were so excited when these rustic crunchy beauties came out of the oven. They could barely sit still as I took my photos. The girls both had 3 or 4 right then and my son downed 3 the second he walked in the door from school. Guess what he asked for in his lunch yesterday too!
Real Whole Food Ingredients
With ingredients like real pumpkin, rolled oats, raw pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, and, of course, chocolate chips…what’s not to love?!
Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Go ahead an grab a big handful…and then come back for more. And you know what I think — these would make a delicious present packaged in a jar and tied with a nice ribbon — perhaps for teachers, neighbors, mailmen, Santa, etc.
I can’t wait for you guys to try these! Please leave me a comment with your feedback once you do. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag me @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it!
- 2 cups gluten free old fashioned oats
- 1 cup brown rice flour
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3/4 cup pure pumpkin purée (NOT pumpkin pie filling!)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a medium mixing bowl combine oats, flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
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In a small mixing bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until evenly combined.
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Stir in the chocolate chips.
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Using a small cookie scoop or a small spoon, scoop the dough into equal sized balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. (The dough might be a bit crumbly, but when pressed it should stick together fine.)
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Press down on the tops of the cookie balls to flatten them. The cookies will not spread or flatten on their own so make them the shape you want them now.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned and crispy on the edges. The cookies will continue to crisp up as they cool.
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Let cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before digging in!
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savannah says
do you bake with the chocolate chips inside??
Jenn S. says
Yep! Enjoy!
Jenn S. says
I just updated the recipe…can’t believe I left them out of the instructions. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
Ginny McMeans says
Who can turn down a kid approved cookie? Those kids are smart! These really do look and sound delicious. Love the pepitas too!
Jenn S. says
Kids know best! Thanks, Ginny!
Noor Fatima says
Love that I have a healthy version in my book now. Jenn, can we freeze the cookies? I’d like to make several batches and freeze them for winter while fresh pumpkin is in season since I make my pumpkin puree from scratch.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Noor. I’ve never tried freezing them. I think if you freeze after they are baked, the texture of the cookie will definitely change. Perhaps if you freeze the dough before cooking? I think that might work, but again, I haven’t tried it so can’t say for sure.
Liz says
These cookies look so good and I love that they’re healthier than most cookies! Perfect for a fall treat!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Liz!
Maggie Unzueta says
I’m printing this right now! I’ve been looking for something like for a few days now, and I know my son will love them. Thanks for the recipe!
Jenn S. says
Oh Yay! I hope you both love them. Let me know how they turn out!
Sandra Shaffer says
My mornings are always so busy, so these breakfasty cookies would be perfect for me to grab on my way out of the house.
Jenn S. says
Yes! Cookies for breakfast is always a good idea! 🙂
Kristine says
These cookies look so healthy and delicious! I’m all about pumpkin everything this time of year, so I can’t wait to give these a try! 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Kristine! I’m with you – pumpkin everything!
Savita @ ChefDeHome says
Love oats in cookies! Great for snacking or mid-time craving! Plus delicious!
Jenn S. says
I agree. From breakfast to dessert – oat cookies are fab! Thanks, Savita!
Joyce | Pups with Chopsticks says
Yay for pumpkin recipes! Double yay for crunchy ones! 😀 I never can get enough of pumpkin spice anything – such a comforting flavour!
Jenn S. says
Me too! Pumpkin-all-the-things!!
Sandi says
These look so good. Pass over a few my way!
Jenn S. says
Coming right up!
Meliann says
I told myself that I’m going to make more pumpkin recipes this year! I will surely try this one! Thanks, for sharing! 🙂
Jenn S. says
This is such an easy one to start with. Hope you love them, Meliann!
Aimee | Wallflower Kitchen says
Loooooooooove these! I’m getting so excited about Autumn and these cookies are ticking all the boxes for me 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Aimee! I love all things fall!
Sara says
I made these for my mom, who has to watch her gluten intake. She really liked them, but my husband and I enjoyed them too! A tiny cookie packed with healthy ingredients, yet it satisfied my craving for something sweet! Thank you!
Jenn S. says
That’s awesome, Sara! And they are so easy too, right?! Thanks so much for your comment!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
they look so amazing and delicious! oats are awesome in cookies!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Manali! I do love oats an awful lot! 🙂
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
These look so delicious, Jenn! I absolutely love oat cookies! 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Sina! Me too. They are my favorite!
The Vegan 8 says
LOVE these girl! Love how low-fat and healthy they are! Brown rice flour is a favorite of mine too. That is what I use for my chocolate chip cookies and the crispiness they provide is amazing! I love that you added all these yummy oats too, YUM!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Brandi!! Yes, the brown rice flour definitely gives them that extra crispiness! Cookies healthy enough for breakfast…bring it!
Lucie says
Those look amazing Jenn! Pumpkin seeds are one of my favorites, I love that you put them in 🙂 I wonder – the rice flour works as a binding agent? I never used it before 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks,Lucie! I love pumpkin seeds too! They are just as addictive as these cookies! The rice flour does a little binding…as much as all purpose or whole wheat. The dough is a bit crumbly, but when you press it together, it does hold up well. I do find that brown rice flour makes things a bit crispier or crunchier than regular flour…which worked perfectly here!
Natalie says
I’ve had too many chewy pumpkin cookies lately, I need some crunchiness in my cookie munching life!!! Love the GF swap out, and those little seeds peeking through 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
The perfect fall bite! The exact type of sweetness I love!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Rebecca! They didn’t last long around here!