It is pumpkin time! Those beautiful orange globes that light up the halloween season are also very high on the “good for you” scale!
Pumpkins are full of caroteniods, a pigment which helps protect your cells from the damage of free radicals, are full of vitamin A, and enhance your imune system. They are also a great source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and zinc. They are anti-inflammatory and can help protect your joints from arthritis. Pumpkin is said to help with depression and in some cultures, is used to fight intestinal bugs. On top of everything else, pumpkin is a natural diuretic and helps with flushing out toxins.
When you take all of that into consideration, not only should we be carving them, we should be eating them! You want to make sure you buy a pumpkin that is a “cooking” pumpkin. The typical jack-o-lantern is not very good to eat. Sugar pumpkins (pictured above) are great. If you aren’t sure, just ask your grocer or pumpkin patch owner!
Today I have a tasty cookie recipe for you that stars pumpkin as the main ingredient! Bursting with flavor, and high in nutrients, it is the perfect after-school snack for kids and a great treat for adults, too!
Spicy Pumpkin Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree from fresh pumpkin
- 1 cup dried unsweetened coconut
- 1/3 cup raw oat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, softened
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 1/2 cup pecans
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Those look so good. I love your use of pumpkin and all the information! Thank you!
These look wonderful! Must try this recipe out very soon.
I am looking forward to trying these. Your recipes are always so beautiful.
Wow. These look absolutely wonderful. I am always eyeing the pumpkin cookies, cupcakes and pies that come out this time of year and wishing I could indulge. But, ooh, tummy ache for me. Thanks for this lovely recipe. Gonna make it when I get home!
These look really good, what a great use of pumpkin. I really like all the spices that goes along with pumpkin recipes. I too appreciate all the information that goes along with your recipes. Thank you.
Oh, yummy! I love pumpkin anything!
do you have to use a dehydrator with these or could you use the regular oven at those temperatures?
If your oven will do those temps….most only go as low as 170. Since I am preparing these to meet raw criteria, I don’t test them in a conventional oven.
Hi Susan,
I have just made these and they are delicious.I did find I needed a bit more than a 1/3 cup of the oat flour.
I did them in the con oven at the lowest setting with the door ajar a little,propably not truly raw but I’m trying!
These were amazing! Friends and family cannot believe they are raw. I’ve made them twice, once using carrot to replace pumpkin, tasted like carrot cake! I also used currants instead of craisins and almond flour (pulp from making milk) instead of oat. Next I’m going to try apple instead of pumpkin. I’ll be bringing these cookies to all my holiday gatherings! Thank you!!
Jen,I was wondering if you needed to use more than a 1/3 cup of oat flour,as I might be doing something wrong.
My mixture was sort of runny,so I added maybe 1/2 a cup or so extra.
Thanks.
Sorry just read again that you used almond pulp!
I’m totally making these.
Thanks!
- Jennifer
These sound so yummy! I am a HUGE lover of pumpkin!! And your pics always look so great!
Susan, I really, really loved these cookies – so did Chuck and Polly. Thank you for posting this festive recipe!
did you roll these in something after you formed them into balls? Love all the questions, answers suggestions etc.
Linda…..no, if I did, I would certainly include it in the recipe! Cheers!
im putting these in the oven at 350 and keeping a close eye.. hope all works out..
Could I substitute the oat flour for coconut flour for a gluten free option?
I have not tested it with that substitution so I honestly don’t know how it would turn out. You can buy gluten free oats. Cheers!
Very beautiful and delicious! Looks very professional. I’m gonna try to make it also.
Thank you…I sure hope it looks professional, it is how I make my living! Cheers!
I love raw food!!! I feel so clean after eating and is so healthy.
Love this website!
do you store these?
how do you store these?
Making these right now. It was runny at first, but I let the dough sit for a few minutes and it became more firm. I followed the recipe above with the exception I used pumpkin pie spice vs. the individual spice measurements and I had to use unhealthy pancake syrup since my pantry is not 100% updated with healthier ingredients. Can’t wait to try them when they are done.