Gluten-Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies

Portions:10 cookies
Cooking Time:20 minutes
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Equipment

  • food processor, or blender
  • baking sheet
  • Nonstick spray
  • measuring spoons,
  • Spoon for portioning

Ingredients

  • cup raw oats
  • ¼ cup almond meal/flour
  • ½ scoop vanilla whey protein powder optional for dairy-free
  • ¼ cup baking stevia
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp pumpkin spice
  • ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp peanut butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰F (175⁰C).
  • Grind the oats into a flour using a food processor or blender.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground oats, almond meal, whey protein powder (if using), baking stevia, baking powder, and pumpkin spice.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, egg white, and melted coconut oil to the dry ingredients.
  • Mix until a thick cookie dough forms.
  • Roll the dough into 10 balls, placing them on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • In the center of each dough ball, place 1/2 tsp of peanut butter.
  • Cover the peanut butter completely with the cookie dough.
  • Lightly flatten each cookie on the sheet.
  • Bake for 12 minutes at 350⁰F (175⁰C).
  • Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and enjoy.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair these cookies with a sweet dessert wine such as a late harvest Riesling or a glass of port.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 88 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 0.1 mg
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