Pumpkin Spice Cookies
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Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Ingredients
- ¾ cup ground pecans
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup canned pure pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup mashed extra-ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional; consider omitting for babies younger than 2 years)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the ground pecans, eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, oats, bananas, flour, flaxseeds, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Pulse until the mixture forms a dough. Fold in the chocolate chips (if using) using a silicone spatula.
- Use a 2-tablespoon (1-ounce) cookie scoop to scoop the dough into your hands and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet and flatten into 2-inch-wide cookies. If needed (to prevent sticking), apply flour to your hands first, or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake until light golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and cool for 10 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- While the pumpkin bites are cooling, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly (or microwave for one minute and stir mixture).
Notes
If desired, stir in ¼ cup ground walnuts, ground almonds, or shredded coconut once the dough is formed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
172Fat
9 gSat. Fat
2 gCarbs
20 gFiber
2 gNet carbs
17 gSugar
6 gProtein
5 gSodium
75 mgCholesterol
27 mg