Cozy Pumpkin Spice Almond Cookies Recipe Is Nutritious & Delicious (8 Ingredients, 25 Minutes) by Elisa Schmitz

Those of you who enjoy autumn weekend baking therapy as much as I do may just "fall" in love with this pumpkin almond cookies recipe. There aren't many things cozier this time of year than a batch of homemade cookies baking in the oven, especially when those cookies include pumpkin spice. And this cozy pumpkin spice almond flour cookies recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious! Check out the health benefits of pumpkin and the health benefits of almond flour.

Photo credit (all photos): Elisa Schmitz

I seem to be obsessed with all things fall and pumpkin spice right now, so this simple pumpkin cookies recipe with almond flour is the perfect bite. Instead of granulated sugar, this recipe uses mashed banana (check out the health benefits of bananas) and maple syrup to sweeten the cookies. And this festive pumpkin spice cookie recipe couldn't be any easier to make. With just eight ingredients and in about half an hour, you can whip up some weekend baking therapy that will have everyone "falling" in love.

To make this gluten-free cookie recipe, you'll need to gather these eight wholesome ingredients: pumpkin puree, mashed banana, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt. The chocolate chips and chopped pecans are optional. You mix up the low-sugar dough then bake the comforting cookies for about 15 minutes. Simple and irresistible, with a nice punch of protein and even some fiber, too (check out the health benefits of protein and the health benefits of fiber).

This nourishing cookie recipe makes the perfect snack with a glass of milk any time of day, or an irresistible dessert with a cup of coffee or hot tea. These lovely cookies also make an easy grab and go breakfast with a pumpkin spice latte!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 14

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/2 cup overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 medium bananas)
• 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fine almond flour
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Ingredients

• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or your favorite chocolate chips)
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)

Here's how to make it:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the pumpkin, mashed bananas, maple syrup and vanilla. Stir to combine.
   
2. Add the almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine.
   
3. Fold in the chocolate chips and pecans, if using. (I used semi-sweet, but you could use milk or dark chocolate chips. You also could use walnuts instead of pecans.)
   
4. Drop by tablespoons-full onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets and flatten/shape a bit. These cookies stay about the same size/shape as how they're formed. (The number of cookies depends on the size of cookies you form. I made 16 cookies.)
   
5. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven until cooked through and golden, about 15 minutes.
   
6. Allow to cool before serving.
   
7. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
   

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