Vanilla Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
I'm still on my Pumpkin kick... no season but the present to incorporate this nutritiously dense gourd into your meals!
I think pumpkin has an unhealthy reputation, but to be honest, pure pumpkin (seeds, purée, the meat) is very nutritious, and surprisingly low in calories and sugar. You'll just want to be weary of artificially flavored pumpkin treats (bagels, lattes, cookies, etc.).
Health benefits of this Season's "IT" item:
Total Time: 20 minutes
• 1 tbsp coconut butter (melted) - I use Nutiva Coconut Manna
• 2 tbsp almond butter (melted) - I use MaraNatha
• 1/3 cup organic pumpkin purée - I bought Whole Foods Brand
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 flax eggs (mix 2 tbsp Flax Meal + 4 tbsp Water & let sit for 10 minutes to thicken)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used MRM plant based)
• 1/4 cup crushed walnuts
• 1 tsp black chia seeds
• 1/2 cup almond flour + 1/4 cup coconut flour (I use Bob's Red Mill)
• 1/4 cup nut milk of choice
• pink sea salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp baking soda ((I use Bob's Red Mill)
OPTIONAL:
** 1 tsp Maca powder (Trader Joe's now sells Maca)
** Add a bit of Coconut Sugar or Maple Syrup if you like your cookies sweeter
6) OPTIONAL: Drizzle with Melted Coconut Almond Butter Icing : Mix 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp coconut Butter, 1 tbsp almond butter and melt together. Option to add maple syrup for more sweetness or dark chocolate for a chocolate drizzle!
I think pumpkin has an unhealthy reputation, but to be honest, pure pumpkin (seeds, purée, the meat) is very nutritious, and surprisingly low in calories and sugar. You'll just want to be weary of artificially flavored pumpkin treats (bagels, lattes, cookies, etc.).
Health benefits of this Season's "IT" item:
- High in Vitamin A, boosting your vision, and also helps form and maintain healthy skin, teeth and bones
- Contains antioxidant beta-carotene
- Rich in potassium, which means it's great post workout
- High in Vitamin C, which may boost your immunity
- Pumpkin Seeds are high in fiber (1.7 grams) which will keep you feeling full
Total Time: 20 minutes
• 1 tbsp coconut butter (melted) - I use Nutiva Coconut Manna
• 2 tbsp almond butter (melted) - I use MaraNatha
• 1/3 cup organic pumpkin purée - I bought Whole Foods Brand
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 flax eggs (mix 2 tbsp Flax Meal + 4 tbsp Water & let sit for 10 minutes to thicken)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used MRM plant based)
• 1/4 cup crushed walnuts
• 1 tsp black chia seeds
• 1/2 cup almond flour + 1/4 cup coconut flour (I use Bob's Red Mill)
• 1/4 cup nut milk of choice
• pink sea salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp baking soda ((I use Bob's Red Mill)
OPTIONAL:
** 1 tsp Maca powder (Trader Joe's now sells Maca)
** Add a bit of Coconut Sugar or Maple Syrup if you like your cookies sweeter
1) Preheat oven to 350. Then melt the two butters in a large glass bowl (preferably over the stove, or for 30 seconds in the microwave).
2) Add pumpkin puree, vanilla, nut milk and flax egg to the bowl and mix until well combined.
3) Add dry ingredients - protein powder, walnuts, chia seeds, flours, and baking soda. Mix well until dough consistency (if it's too dry, add more nut milk, if it's too wet, add more almond flour).
4) You can use either a muffin pan or cookie sheet. Line the sheet with coconut oil and spoon the dough into rounds and place on the sheet/pan.
5) Bake for 13-15 minutes or until soft.
2) Add pumpkin puree, vanilla, nut milk and flax egg to the bowl and mix until well combined.
3) Add dry ingredients - protein powder, walnuts, chia seeds, flours, and baking soda. Mix well until dough consistency (if it's too dry, add more nut milk, if it's too wet, add more almond flour).
4) You can use either a muffin pan or cookie sheet. Line the sheet with coconut oil and spoon the dough into rounds and place on the sheet/pan.
5) Bake for 13-15 minutes or until soft.
6) OPTIONAL: Drizzle with Melted Coconut Almond Butter Icing : Mix 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp coconut Butter, 1 tbsp almond butter and melt together. Option to add maple syrup for more sweetness or dark chocolate for a chocolate drizzle!
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