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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Healthy Pumpkin Cookies

    Healthy Pumpkin Cookies

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted September 10, 2015 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Delicious and healthy cookies for diabetics, people watching their weight, and/ or pumpkin lovers.
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    Healthy Pumpkin Cookies on a plate and milk

    Pumpkin. Yes please! I discovered pumpkin late in life. We didn’t make pumpkin pie in Mexico. We have candied pumpkin, though!!! More on that later…. In the meantime, I have some catching up to do.

    pumpkin puree in a can

    This is a difficult time for my diabetic and health nut friends and family. Running. Cross fit. Yoga. Pilates. Then on top of that, you have to count calories or points. Seriously, that’s just way too much work. If you are one of those lucky people who can eat everything and not gain a pound, then I might need to unfriend you. Healthy Pumpkin Cookies will save our friendship. Not only that, but I can give them to my Little Red and know they are not loaded with tons of sugar.

    making pumpkin cookies

    I added a few chocolate chips to one of the batches. Soooo yummy! If you add chocolate chips to the Healthy Pumpkin Cookies recipe, have no fear. They are still low calorie, still healthy, and I didn’t feel guilty eating them whatsoever. If you want to keep the calories as low as possible, don’t use the chocolate chips. BTW, chocolate chips make a great little snack all on their own… just saying. 🙂

    pumpkin cookies on a cookie sheet

    I used flaxseed in my recipe because it’s good for you. It helps prevent cancer, stroke, and diabetes. It has omega-3 essential fatty acids, lignans, and fiber. I prefer it in liquid form, but my Little Red won’t touch it. If I sneak it into my Healthy Pumpkin Cookies, however, he doesn’t complain at all. You can add more than just 1 tablespoon of flaxseed, but you will notice it in the texture of the pumpkin cookie. Flaxseed is a “seed” after all, or you can use the ground kind. It won’t effect the taste if you add one more tablespoon, but I don’t suggest anything more than that. If you don’t have any, omit it. Your pumpkin cookies will still be fabulous!

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    Healthy Pumpkin Cookies

    Delicious and healthy cookies for diabetics, people watching their weight, and/ or pumpkin lovers.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: diabetic, healthy, low calorie, low carb
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2 dozen
    Calories: 905kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • ½ c applesauce
    • 1 can pumpkin puree
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 cup white flour
    • 1 cup wheat flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon flaxseed
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • In a big bowl, mix the applesauce, pumpkin, and vanilla.
    • In a separate bowl, mix all the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
    • Now mix the pumpkin mixture with the dry ingredients very slowly. Mix well until fully combined.
    • Drop on a greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 905kcal | Carbohydrates: 206g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 106g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 6.4mg
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    Healthy Pumpkin Cookies served on a plate and milk

    Filed Under: Desserts

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. V. Dotter

      September 10, 2015 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      Always need something healthy and yummy to make with pumpkin! Thanks so much and looks so incredibly easy, my kids can definitely help put this together. I like throwing it a bit of flax seed and other healthful grains in too! You probably know this already, but sometimes sub 1 T flax & 3 T water = for one egg can work out. Sometimes not, but works for pancakes for us!

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    2. V. Dotter

      September 10, 2015 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      Always need something healthy and yummy to make with pumpkin! Thanks so much and looks so incredibly easy, my kids can definitely help put this together. I like throwing it a bit of flax seed and other healthful grains in too! You probably know this already, but sometimes sub 1 T flax & 3 T water = for one egg can work out. Sometimes not, but works for pancakes for us!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        September 22, 2015 at 10:28 am

        I’m gonna have to remember that. Thanks for the tip.

        Reply
    3. Joann Woolley

      September 10, 2015 at 12:27 pm

      Oh this has to be the first new pumpkin thing I try to make this season! Healthy and pumpkin and cookie all come together to unite? Boom! Count me in.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        September 22, 2015 at 10:27 am

        Yay for pumpkin!

        Reply
    4. Kim

      September 10, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE pumpkin…LOVE cookies!!! So yummy:) Now all I need is a pumpkin spice latte

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        September 22, 2015 at 10:27 am

        Thank you. Cheers!

        Reply
    5. Ludmilla @brazilianflairintheusablog

      September 10, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Pumpkin season is back and I am so happy!! These cookies looks delicious!! I love the idea to add flax seed to it!!! Yummy!!!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        September 22, 2015 at 10:27 am

        Thanks! Flaxseed rocks. 🙂

        Reply
    6. annabelt @ geeks diet

      September 11, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      I’m going to try this – thanks for the recipe! Healthy treats are always welcome 🙂

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        September 22, 2015 at 10:26 am

        Yes. Who doesn’t love healthy treats? 🙂

        Reply
    7. The Little Tourist

      October 14, 2015 at 6:48 am

      These look delicious!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 6, 2015 at 10:09 am

        Thank you! They were so yummy. 🙂

        Reply

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