Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are a delightful, wholesome way to kick-start your day! These chewy cookies are infused with warm spices and oats, offering a cozy flavor that’s perfect for busy mornings or as an indulgent snack throughout the day. With their lightly sweetened dough reminiscent of muffins, these treats come together quickly and can be enjoyed any time of the year, especially during the festive season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 15 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup instant oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup molasses
- 5 tbsp nonfat milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted coconut oil, egg white, and vanilla until blended. Stir in molasses and milk.
- Mix the dry and wet ingredients until just incorporated. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the sheet and flatten them slightly.
- Bake for 7 to 10 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg