Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Start your day on a wholesome note with Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies! These chewy, spiced delights are perfect for busy mornings or cozy holiday gatherings. Made with simple ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour, and festive spices, these cookies are lightly sweetened and provide a nutritious boost to your breakfast routine. They come together quickly, making them an ideal make-ahead option that can be enjoyed throughout the week. Whether paired with fresh fruit or enjoyed on their own, these cookies are sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 15 cookies 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (100g) instant oats
- ¾ cup (90g) 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 (21g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 large egg white (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60mL) molasses
- 5 tbsp (75mL) nonfat milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter or coconut oil with egg white and vanilla. Stir in molasses and milk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the sheet and flatten slightly. Bake for 7–10 minutes until golden.
- Cool for 10 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg