Get into the Fall spirit by devouring 3 (or 4) of these No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Cookies with Pecans & Coconut! They take only 10 minutes to make, have minimal cleanup, are healthy, contain energy-boosting ingredients, and are the perfect guilt-free bites for breakfast, snack time, or dessert!
Last year I sort of missed the mark on coming up with new pumpkin recipes. So to make it up to you guys I’m going all in this year, starting off with these No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Cookies with Pecans & Coconut! I wasn’t planning on sharing this pumpkin cookie recipe until mid-October, but after sharing a sneak peak of them on Instagram last week, some of you couldn’t wait to get your hands on the recipe.
Pumpkin is everywhere this time of year. Stores are showcasing all their new pumpkin products, brands are coming out with their new pumpkin line, pumpkin flavors are back in at coffee shops, and the shelves are stocked with rows of canned pumpkin puree.
I personally love pumpkin everything, so I’m one of those that stocks up on cans of pumpkin puree with hopes of filling my kitchen with the smell of Fall. But along with pumpkins, Fall also brings around an extremely busy time of year. And before you know it, Fall is gone, Christmas has passed, and your kitchen pantry is still stocked with unused cans of pumpkin puree. And sure…you can enjoy pumpkin recipes all year, but let’s face it…it’s just not the same.
So what’s the quickest way to fulfill that pumpkin craving we all get this time of year and fill your home with that perfect Fall treat? These no-bake vegan pumpkin cookies!!
10 Reasons Why These Are The Perfect Vegan Pumpkin Cookies:
- No baking
- Takes only 10 minutes to make
- Healthy & Packed with energy-boosting ingredients
- Minimal cleanup
- Even your kids can make them
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
- Free of refined sugar
- Filled with Fall flavors
- Can be enjoyed for breakfast, a snack, or dessert
Oats , coconut, and flax seeds are the main ingredients in these no bake energy bites. To bring in that Fall flavor, I added pumpkin puree, pecans, cranberries, and warm spices. To keep cleanup minimal and avoid large kitchen appliances (such as a food processor), I used pure maple syrup as the sweetener. But you can just as easily substitute date paste if you prefer. Toss all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl, refrigerate, scoop and mold into balls, and store them in the fridge. There’s even an optional (but highly recommended) chocolate-dipping step for those of you who can’t resist adding in that chocolate!
Hopefully by now I’ve convinced you that these vegan no-bake cookies are really quite fun and simple to make, and taste delicious! My kids can easily devour 3-4 of these pumpkin oatmeal cookies at a time. I’ve made 3 batches in my house and everyone’s already asking for more. So if there’s only one pumpkin recipe you have time to try this Fall, make it THIS one! And if you’re pantry is stocked with cans of pumpkin puree, then I have 3 more easy vegan pumpkin recipes coming your way!
In the meantime, check out these posts for additional pumpkin recipes:
- 40 Sweet & Savory Vegan Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin Pecan Breakfast Cookies
- Pumpkin Spice Pecan Waffles
- Dark Chocolate Roasted Pumpkin Seed Bark
No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Cookies
INGREDIENTS
For Cookies:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut , shredded
- 1/3 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree , unsweetened
- 1/2 cup pecans , finely chopped (see notes)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teasp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 teasp pumpkin spice mix , or more based on preference
For Dipping In Chocolate (optional, but highly recommended):
- 4-5 oz. chocolate , chopped (or chocolate chips)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all the ingredients listed under Cookies above in a large mixing bowl. Add more pumpkin spice if you prefer.
- Mix completely with a large spoon. Cover and place in fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove cookie mixture from fridge. Using a cookie scooper, scoop out semi-sphere shapes into the palm of your hand. Note that if you are not planning to dip in chocolate, feel free to roll each cookie into a ball-shape in the palm of your hands. Otherwise keep one side flat (semi-sphere).
- Lightly press around the cookie to make sure the shape holds and the mixture sticks together.
- If you are not dipping in chocolate, place the no-bake cookie balls into an air-tight container and store in the fridge.
To Dip In Chocolate (recommended):
- If you are dipping in chocolate, place each formed semi-sphere cookie on the parchment paper. Place them in the fridge while you melt the chocolate.
- Using a double broiler method (or your method of choice), melt the chocolate completely until it's pour-able (be careful not to over melt or burn the chocolate).
- Dip the flat part of each cookie into the melted chocolate, catch any dripping chocolate, and place immediately back on the parchment paper (flat chocolate side down).
- Repeat with the remaining cookies, working fast, and place back in the fridge to allow the chocolate to harden.
- Store the finished cookies in an air-tight container in the fridge and enjoy!
NOTES
NUTRITION
Reshana
These no bake cookies are the cutest thing ever 🙂 I absolutely adore them, not to mention how amazingly delicious they look. Here in South Africa we do not get canned pumpkin puree at all. I have looked in many stores.. Such a pity because I would have loved to make these 🙂 I can not wait for the upcoming pumpkin recipes!
anjali
Thanks Reshana! That’s such a bummer that you don’t get canned pumpkin puree!! Anyway you can order easily for cheap online? Fall without pumpkin is not fun.
Rashmi Asharam
OH MY GOODNESS – this recipe looks and sounds absolutely delicious and that chocolate at the bottom takes it to LEVEL 9000!
AMAZING 🙂 🙂 🙂
anjali
That chocolate does perffect them haha! I knew you’d like that!
Kristine
I love anything no-bake, I’m not going to lie. These little cookies sound absolutely delicious! I’m pinning these to try, thanks!
anjali
I know right?? Super easy throw together cookies…my favorite! You’ll love them!
Savita
Love healthy take on cookies. These look perfect for breakfast.
anjali
thank you!! my kids LOVED getting them for breakfast…they called them “treats”!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
It’s always good to have bite sized healthy treats around! They look delicious!
anjali
Thanks sophia! They go so quickly that I’ve already made 4 batches!
Hannah Healy
I love no bake goodies! These look delicious!
Jasmine
This look amazing and I love how easy they are to make!
anjali
Thanks Jasmine!
Brandie
These would make for the perfect road trip snack. Cookies for breakfast? Yes you can! I love bite sized healthful snacks!
anjali
Thanks!! Oh totally cookies for breakfast!
Strength and Sunshine
So cute and love a good no bake cookie!
Luci
These look so delicious. Putting pumpkin and maple syrup together is a great combo for me.
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
No bake desserts are the best because even non-bakers like me can make them! I love these flavors.
anjali
Ha! You and me are pretty alike then! Love how quick and easy they are.
Holly
Hi! I love making no-bake energy balls & these sound perfect for fall (plus, I need to use the leftover pumpkin & coconut I opened earlier in the week for separate recipes)! I don’t keep maple syrup on hand, so do you think honey would work the same? I want to make these for a Friendsgiving next weekend; perfect finger food 🙂
Thanks!!
anjali
Yes…agave syrup or honey should work just fine…the consistency of maple syrup is sometimes a little more runny, but it should work just fine! Let me know if you try it!