Description
Start your day with a warm, wholesome treat that combines the best of festive flavors and healthy ingredients. These Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are not just ideal for breakfast; they make a delightful snack or a perfect addition to holiday gatherings. The chewy oats paired with aromatic spices create a cozy atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Easy to prepare and packed with nutritious goodness, these cookies are great for meal prep and can last up to a week when stored properly. Enjoy them warm or as part of a balanced breakfast spread!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) instant oats
- Âľ cup (90g) whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ÂĽ tsp ground cinnamon
- â…› tsp ground nutmeg
- â…› tsp ground cloves
- ÂĽ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg white (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ÂĽ cup (60mL) molasses
- 5 tbsp (75mL) nonfat milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the oats, flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter or coconut oil with egg white and vanilla until well blended. Stir in molasses and then gradually mix in milk.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined. Chill dough for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten to about â…ś inch thick.
- Bake for approximately 7–10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg