These delicious keto-friendly pumpkin cookies are the perfect treat for anyone seeking a healthy, low-carb, and protein-packed snack. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut flour, and ground flaxseed, they’re high in fiber, which supports digestion and keeps you feeling satisfied longer. The addition of vanilla protein powder and almond butter ensures a good balance of protein and healthy fats, while the warm spices of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice bring out the comforting flavors of fall. With no added sugars and a sweetener like stevia or monk fruit, these cookies are both guilt-free and satisfying, making them a perfect fit for a paleo or keto diet.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup almond flour (for a grain-free base)
- 1/4 cup coconut flour (for added fiber)
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (choose a low-carb, plant-based or whey option)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (boosts fiber and omega-3)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond butter (adds healthy fats and protein)
- 2 large eggs (for structure & extra protein)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (optional)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Liquid stevia or monk fruit sweetener (to taste, as per keto needs)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips (optional, for texture)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the pumpkin, almond butter, and egg.
- Add the almond flour, coconut flour, protein powder, flaxseed, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
- Sweeten to taste using your preferred keto-friendly sweetener.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and gently flatten them into cookie shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool before serving.
These cookies will provide you with a good balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats while keeping carbs low for a keto-friendly treat.
Here is the approximate nutritional content for keto pumpkin cookies based on various recipes:
- Calories: About 100-150 calories per cookie, depending on ingredients like almond butter or chocolate chips.
- Fat: Around 8-12 grams of fat per cookie
- Protein: Typically 3-5 grams of protein per cookie, from ingredients such as protein powder, almond flour, and eggs.
- Carbohydrates: Roughly 2-4 grams of net carbs per cookie, mostly from pumpkin and almond flour.
- Fiber: About 2-4 grams of fiber per cookie, mainly from flaxseed, coconut flour, and almond flour.
- Sugar: Less than 1 gram of sugar.
For specific nutritional details, always check the ingredient labels and adjust based on serving size.