Friday, October 9, 2020

3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies - WW 1 point





I love when I find a tasty treat that is healthy and yet low in Weight Watcher points! This delicious 3 ingredient pumpkin cookie has ONE point PER SERVING (3 cookies) without the chocolate topping (on purple program)πŸ’œπŸ’œ and is made with whole oats (I use gluten-free whole oats), pumpkin puree and or applesauce(more points), and pumpkin spice. 

If you are not concerned about weight, you will especially LOVE these healthy morsels by adding 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup to the batter !

These soft chewy cookies are a good allergy friendly cookie since they are not only gluten-free, they are also dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free (if  you don't add nut milk to melt the chocolate)

Mix and Bake and then Grab and Go
I simply mix the oats with applesauce or pumpkin puree and add pumpkin spice. (If you want them to be sweeter add a tablespoon of maple syrup)I then pop them into the oven for 15 minutes, and they are ready to enjoy!! I love them as a quick treat or even as a grab and go breakfast. After all. they are basically made from oatmeal.  One point baby for 3 cookies!!

These were made with applesauce not pumpkin puree 


You Can Vary The Spices
It's easy to vary the flavors too. Sometimes I use pumpkin pie spice, sometimes just cinnamon, and sometimes a little cardamom or even vanilla extract! 

Now, if you really want to ENJOY~ and take these little gems to a whole new level, top them with melted stevia sweetened chocolate chips. It only brings it to 1 point per delicious chocolate covered cookie. 


I had to order the stevia sweetened chips online, it was Lily's brand. You could use any kind of chocolate chip. I simple add 1/4 cup of nutmilk  (or any milk of your choice to make it nut-free) to a 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and microwave for about 30 seconds. (check after 15 and stir) 

If you don't want to be bothered melting the chocolate, you could just add some chips to the batter....

My son Jonathan does not eat sugar or refined products. I'm always on the look-out for a dessert that I can make for him. The cookie, without the chocolate, will work for his food choices. For him, I will add chopped dates! Love it!!πŸ’—πŸ’—

Remember: They are not sweet, so you could add some stevia, date syrup, or maple syrup (1 tablespoon) to the batter (and add the points)


If you are looking for something that feels indulgent without the guilt, try these easy delicious cookies that the whole family will love! And you can feel good knowing that they are made of all healthy ingredients. (They travel really well) 


Author of Blog: Judee Algazi
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2 dozen

Ingredients: 
2 cups of whole oats (gluten-free) 
1 and 1/4 cup of unsweetened pumpkin puree
1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce 
2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice 
** or make them with entirely applesauce (1 and 3/4 cups) and omit the pumpkin
optional: 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
2 tablespoons stevia chocolate chips

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Add oats to a large mixing bowl. Add applesauce or pumpkin puree and stir until all the oats are moistened. Add pumpkin spice (and chocolate chips). Allow to sit for 10 minutes to absorb liquid. Shape into 24 balls. Bake for 15 minutes.

Melted chocolate Topping
1/2 cup of chocolate chips 
1/4 cup of nut milk 
Microwave for 30 seconds and stir
Using a spoon add a half teaspoon of chocolate to each cookie.Refrigerate the cookies after topping each one with chocolate to harden the chocolate.


Shared on The Intrepid Reader for Weekend Cooking link party where anyone can share a food related post!

Shared on Hearth and Soul Weekly Link Party with April Harris. 

MY NOTES: 
πŸ’œπŸ’œ Weight Watcher Purple PlanπŸ’œπŸ’œ
The basic cookie if made with whole oats, pumpkin puree, and 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce is only points is 3 points total. I figure between one point per 3-4 cookies because the batter makes 24-28 cookies and the total is only 3 point for all the cookies. The cookies taste like a cross between a cookie an a muffin. They are soft!

Applesauce- 1/2 cup = 3 points   Unsweetened pumpkin puree = zero points
whole oats = zero points 

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19 comments:

  1. They are so healthy that I can even have them as the breakfast. And I love its simple ingredients and easy preparation.

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  2. These look great and can't believe they only need three ingredients and are so good for you. What a wonderful little treat!

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  3. I love this idea -- so quick to make and I bet delicious. They'd pack well for a hike or lunch too.

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  4. Love that this recipe is so easy and looks delicious. Pinned this post.

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  5. They look so easy to make and it's nice they use just three ingredients too!

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  6. These look delish, I also like things with less sugar.
    You asked for my pumpkin mousse recipe
    https://junkboattravels.blogspot.com/2018/10/my-recipe-box-greek-yogurt-pumpkin.html

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  7. Did you use regular oatmeal or the quick oats Judee. I agree with Angie, they would be good, with some fruit on the side, for breakfast.

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  8. The applesauce is a great idea. Thank you!

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  9. I made these a few times when I was a WW member; glad u shared I should try them again.

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  10. I can see this working with the apple sauce, with maybe some cinnamon!

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  11. I am not familiar with how weight watchers count the points for a certain recipe. But I would love these delicious cluster cookies for breakfast.

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  12. I would not've guessed that those three simple ingredients would hold together enough to bake into a cookie! How interesting. And I always enjoy the combination of pumpkin and chocolate. (I'm also a huge fan of oats.)

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  13. I simply adore your 3 ingredient pumpkin cookie bites. The size is perfect for portion control and I like how these are really healthy too!

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  14. These cookies look yummy and so healthy.

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  15. Love, Love and Love this recipe...super easy, healthy and tasty...thanks for sharing it Judee.

    Have a great rest of the week!

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  16. I love, love and love this recipe...so easy and so healthy...and only three ingredients!
    Thanks for sharing the recipe Judee...have a wonderful rest of the week!

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  17. Wow! I'm so impressed by the result! These cookies look so exceptional with only 3 ingredients! Thank you for sharing!

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  19. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday,506. Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

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