Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Start your mornings with the delightful and wholesome Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies. These chewy treats are infused with warm spices and hearty oats, making them a perfect breakfast or on-the-go snack. Ideal for the festive season, they combine nutritious ingredients like whole wheat flour and molasses for a cozy flavor that appeals to all ages. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite nuts or dried fruits, these cookies are not only delicious but also store well, allowing you to enjoy them throughout the week. Embrace the comfort of homemade goodness with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 15 cookies 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- 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 unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup molasses
- 5 tbsp nonfat milk
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter or coconut oil with egg white and vanilla until smooth. Stir in molasses and milk.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just mixed; chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop scoops of dough onto prepared sheet and flatten slightly. Bake for 7–10 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Cool for 10 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg