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Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Cozy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies for Health Nuts

These Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies offer a healthy twist on traditional baking, combining festive flavors with wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 15 cookies
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup instant oats can be gluten-free
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour substitute with gluten-free or all-purpose flour if needed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger adjust quantity for stronger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional but recommended
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves optional
  • ¼ teaspoon salt essential even with salted butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter or coconut oil melted
  • 1 large egg white or a whole egg with adjustments
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsulfured molasses do not substitute with blackstrap
  • ¼ cup nonfat milk or any milk substitute
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark or dairy-free recommended
  • 1 cup dried fruits raisins or cranberries work well

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients including oats, flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, melt the butter or coconut oil, let it cool, then add egg white, vanilla extract, and molasses.
  3. Gradually stir in the nonfat milk until smooth, then combine with the dry mixture until just mixed.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. After chilling, scoop 15 mounds of dough onto the baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
  7. Bake for 7-10 minutes until centers feel soft, then cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cookies are a healthy alternative that can be enjoyed warm. Adjust spices to enhance flavor and monitor baking time for best results.

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