Pumpkin Oat Cookies

This may come as a huge shock to some, but I am going to bake something and NOT add protein powder! Yes, I do actually make some tasty treats without using protein.  Of course, you could add it if you wanted, but I have had some requests lately for some protein free recipes.  Here are my super simple and super tasty Pumpkin Oat Cookies!

I love these because they are so quick and easy to make! 

All you need is oats (I prefer quick), canned pumpkin, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, and sweetener of choice. I have also made these and added things like chocolate chips, a bit of peanut butter, raisins, or some nuts.  I kept this batch super simple.

One bowl, one spoon, and all the ingredients!

Mix it up good!

I make 12 cookies out of this recipe.  Take about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball.

You can make them bigger or smaller if you like, but I think this size is perfect.

 Flatten them down a bit.  You can place them pretty close together on the baking sheet because they won't really rise or spread.

Bake them at 350 for 15-18 minutes.  

 And done! Now these cookies will stay very soft.  If you want a crunchier cookie, I suggest adding a fat source like peanut butter, oil or butter.  

I aboslutely love soft cookies though, so these are perfect for me.

And yes, I consider this whole tower of cookies to be one serving :) Only 240 calories for a dozen cookies!!

I love having these for breakfast! Great for on the go and they freeze well.  

What's better than a plate of pumpkin cookies for breakfast?! 

Nothing, nothing is the answer! 

Pumpkin Oat Cookies

• 1/2 cup quick oats (40g)
• 1 cup canned pumpkin (240g)
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 2 t cinnamon
• 1/2 t baking powder
• sweetener to taste

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

2. Roll into balls and flatten a bit.

3. Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes.

Makes 12 cookies - 240 calories for entire batch

3g Fat

49g Carb

9g Protein

Pumpkin Protein Cookies

Cookies for breakfast?! Don't mind if I do! With these cookies, you won't even feel guilty about it, because they are so good for you! In fact, they are better for you than ALOT of breakfasts out there!! Better than most cereals, bagels, muffins (except maybe my Carrot Peach Muffins), and protein bars.  They are packed with protein and taste amazing! Great for breakfast on the go.

And in case you were wondering...yes, you can eat all 8 yourself.  Only 260 calories for all of them!

Let's get our ingredients!

MTS Vanilla whey, oat bran, canned pumpkin, egg substitute, fat free cream cheese, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, and a little sweetener if you like :)

**Oat flour or any flour can be used instead of oat bran**

**No canned pumpkin?? Try applesauce, mashed banana, or sweet potato!**

If you haven't tried MTS whey in baking yet you can order it here. Use code KH30 and save 30%

This is another one of those super duper easy recipes!  A bowl and a spoon will work just fine. Throw all ingredients into that bowl and mix til smooth.  

I usually add an extra pinch of cinnamon at this point.  Just to be sure they are cinnamon-y enough!! Adjust to your liking.

If you have not yet invested in a silicon baking mat, go do it! NOW! No, like right now...put the batter in the fridge and drive to Bed Bath and Beyond. I am sure you have one of those coupons lying around...

Ok, now that you're back, let's use that mat and plop our batter on there.  

If you were too lazy to get a mat, parchment will do fine.  

You will probably get 8 cookies. Make them as big or as small as you desire!

Bake at 350 for about 12-15 minutes.  I always like to under bake my cookies a tiny bit so they are nice and soft!!! If you like crunchier cookies, simply bake longer! As if I really needed to tell you that...

Oh, I forgot to tell you to buy a sweet cooling rack when you were at the store...My bad...

It's ok, you can go get one later! You want to eat these cookies when they are nice and warm!!

I will enjoy mine with a nice cup of coffee in my favorite "Wonderful Nanny" mug I got from a wonderful friend.

That's right, all 8 cookies just for me! What a glorious way to start the day!

Of course, you could share...each cookie is only about 32 calories.

Or you could do something super awesome!!!! Take 2 cookies, mix together a little cream cheese and cinnamon, and make a cookie sandwich!!! Better than an oatmeal cream pie! Actually, why not make 4 cookie sandwiches?!

Or you could stack them into a tower of cookies!

Hope you enjoy!!! Don't forget to share this recipe on all those social things you use!

Pumpkin Protein Cookies

1 scoop MTS Vanilla whey (30g)

1/2 cup canned pumpkin (120g)

2 T oatbran (sub any flour) (10g)

3 T egg substitute (46g)

2 T fat free cream cheese (33g)

2 t cinnamon

1/2 t baking powder

dash salt

sweetener to taste

1. Mix everything together in a bowl.
2. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.
3. Eat the whole batch!

Makes 8 cookies - about 32 calories each

260 calories for the whole batch!

4g Fat

22g Carb

34g Protein

**What sweet treat did you always hope for in your lunchbox as a kid??

I LOVED my Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls!!! I would peel all the chocolate off first, unroll it, eat the icing, then eat the cake part.