Pumpkin is a rich source of Vitamin A, which is one of our key antioxidants. When you are ill you need more Vitamin A to fight off infection, which is the perfect excuse to nourish yourself with a delicious snack.
Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
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Servings
8
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
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100g rolled oats
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1 tbsp ground flaxseed
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp nutmeg
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1½ tsp baking powder
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70g pumpkin seeds
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70g sunflower seeds
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145g pitted dates (chopped)
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1 egg, whisked
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185g roast pumpkin (pureed)
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85g honey
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1 tbsp olive oil
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70g carrot, grated
Directions
Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Combine oats, flaxseeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and chopped dates together in a bowl. Mix well to combine.
Whisk egg in a separate bowl. Add pumpkin, honey, olive oil and grated carrot.
Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well until a dough-like consistency forms.
Form cookies with the dough and transfer to the baking sheet.
Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 40min depending on how crispy you like your cookies. Remove from oven and let cool. Enjoy!
