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    Published: Oct 5, 2021 · Modified: Sep 18, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

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    If you need a sweet treat for fall, then these pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies are just the thing! With lots of spice, pumpkin and a dash (well maybe a large dash . . .) of maple syrup, they are the perfect fall recipe for adults and kids alike. A vegan, gluten free using certified oats and low histamine recipe.

    pumpkin spice cookies with star anise and pumpkin seeds next to them.

    How do we know it's fall? Well aside from the leaves falling from the trees in my garden, it's because pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE! Shall we blame Starbucks? Or give them a huge clap for this lovely seasonal treat?!

    These pumpkin spice cookies are the fun sweet treat all the family will love during fall. With hints of spice, oats and just the right amount of sweetness, they are so tasty but actually quite healthy!

    For another fall recipe, you may like to see my flavourful pumpkin spice chia pudding. It's perfect for breakfast!

    Love sweet treats? Do have a peek at my honey flapjack recipe for another fun option both kids and adults will love!

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🍪 Ingredients
    • 🌰 Almond butter alternatives
    • 🥣 Gluten free oats
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 More fun cookie recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Why this recipe is so good

    All the fall flavours. With ginger, cardamom and cinnamon if you like, these fall cookies have the best flavour.

    Vegan and gluten free. Made without dairy or honey, these can also be gluten free pumpkin spice cookies if using suitable oats (certified gluten free).

    Quick and easy. Coming together in just 30 minutes means you can have your treat in no time!

    🍪 Ingredients

    For this cookie recipe you will need:

    • Oats: the main ingredient. Use gluten-free certified oats if required. The Bob's Red Mill organic gluten free rolled oats are good.
    • Oat flour: don't buy oat flour! Simply whizz some oats up in a Nutri-Bullet or blender.
    • Pumpkin puree: for all the fall flavour. I always use fresh and there is a recipe linked above.
    • Ginger and cardamom: the pumpkin spice flavours. You can also add cinnamon and/or star anise if tolerated (for those on a low histamine diet).
    • Almond butter: I use almond butter, but another nut or seed butter such as macadamia nut butter should work fine too.
    • Maple syrup: for the sweetness all cookies need!
    • Pumpkin seeds: to add a nice bit of crunch (and super healthy too!).
    • Flaxmeal: for the flax egg to bind the cookie together. I use the Linwoods organic milled flax seeds.

    🌰 Almond butter alternatives

    I know almond butter doesn't work for everyone on a low histamine diet. I would suggest that macadamia nut butter may work better for some of you from conversations I've had on my @lowhistaminekitchen Instagram. I haven't tried it myself, but you basically want something 'sticky' to hold the dough together.

    🥣 Gluten free oats

    If you need to be gluten free, or prefer to be, then use certified oats. My go-to suggestion is always the Bob's Red Mill organic gluten free rolled oats.

    Prefer fresh to canned pumpkin? My pumpkin puree recipe is simple and delicious!

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    These pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies are very simple to make and can be ready in around 30 minutes. Perfect with a cup of herbal tea!

    Step 1

    Make a flax egg by combining flax meal and water, and stirring well. Set aside for ten minutes, stirring occasionally so it slightly thickens up (image 1).

    Step 2

    After preheating the oven, add all the dry ingredients to a bowl - the oats, oat flour, spices and pumpkin seeds (image 2).

    Step 3

    Add the flax egg, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and almond butter to the bowl and stir very thoroughly so you get a slightly wet 'dough' mixture (image 3).

    Step 4

    Wet your hands and take a scoop of the dough in your hands. Roll it into the cookie shape and place on a lined baking tray. Repeat with the rest of the dough. You should get 5-6 cookies (image 4).

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    • Stir the flax egg. Give the flax egg a couple of stirs so that it combines well and becomes thick and almost gelatinous in texture.
    • Combine ingredients thoroughly. Make sure to give the 'dough' a good stir so it is all combined with the wet ingredients.
    • Wet hands. It's so much easier to form cookies with wet hands, as with dry hands the dough will likely stick to you!
    • Add cinnamon. If it works for you, then a teaspoon of cinnamon gives such a lovely flavour!

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Can I use store bought pumpkin puree to make cookies?

    You can use store bought puree, but I do think making your own gives a much better flavour (and healthier too!).

    Can you adjust the ratio of spices?

    Of course! Add a touch more of those you love, and reduce those you aren't such a fan of.

    Are these vegan gluten free pumpkin cookies?

    Yes, we don't use dairy or honey so they are vegan cookies. Using certified gluten free oats means they are suitable for that dietary requirement also.

    pumpkin spice oat cookies on a white board with yellow and white pumpkins in the background.

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    📖 Recipe

    pumpkin spice oat cookies with star anise and pumpkin seeds next to them.

    Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

    Claire
    These pumpkin spice oat cookies have all the fall flavours, and make for a tasty (and healthy(ish!)) treat for adults and kids alike. Vegan, gluten free using suitable oats and low histamine. Makes 5-6 cookies.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack, Sweet treat
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 5 servings
    Calories 217 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup oats
    • ⅛ cup oat flour
    • ⅛ cup pumpkin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
    • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder (more if you like it spicy)
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional, if tolerated
    • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
    • ¼ cup almond butter or other nut or seed butter
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • pinch salt

    For the flax egg

    • 1 tablespoon flaxmeal
    • 3 tablespoon water

    Instructions
     

    • Make a flax egg by combining the flaxmeal and water, and stirring well. Set aside for ten minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 190C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
    • Combine the 'dry' ingredients, the oats, oat flour, spices, salt and pumpkin seeds in a bowl. Stir to combine.
    • Add the almond butter, maple syrup, pumpkin puree and flax egg. Stir very throughly to combine.
    • Wet your hands and then take a small ball of the dough. Roll it in your hands into a cookie shape. Place on the baking tray. Repeat for the rest of the dough. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Keep an eye for any signs of burning after 8 minutes. Cook time will vary slightly depending on the size of the cookie.

    Notes

    • Stir the ingredients well to combine and so the dry and wet ingredients are evenly distributed.
    • Use wet hands to form the cookies - makes it much easier!
    • Adjust amount of spice to your personal taste.
    • If you don't follow a low histamine diet, then you may like to add cinnamon, star anise or cloves to the mixture as well.
    • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • Pumpkin scores 0 on the SIGHI list, but some lists rate it as higher. 
    • Ginger scores 1.
    • Cardamom scores 0 but with a note that some varieties may not be well tolerated.
    • Cinnamom scores 0 but other lists rate it as higher. This is an optional ingredient.
    • Almonds score 1. Swap for another suitable nut or seed butter if required.
    • Flax isn't rated on the SIGHI list.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1908IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @lowhistaminekitchen or tag #lowhistaminekitchen!
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