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Muffin Top Soft-Baked Pumpkin Protein Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 8 cookies
Calories 150
Enjoy these soft, pumpkin-flavored protein cookies that are perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.

Ingredients

Base

  • 0.5 cup canned pumpkin purée
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup almond butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup almond flour
  • 0.25 cup plant-based vanilla protein powder
  • 3 tablespoons oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 0.25 cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips (divided)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Mix pumpkin, maple syrup, almond butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir in almond flour, protein powder, oat flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
  • Fold in 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips, scoop onto baking sheet, then top with remaining chips.
  • Bake for 11–13 minutes until set but soft. Cool before serving.

Notes

For best results, do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin