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Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast

Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies for Cozy Mornings

Delightful Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies that are nutritious, low in calories, and perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 2 cups instant oats or pulsed old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger add more for extra kick
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 dash nutmeg
  • 1 dash cloves
Moisture and Binding
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
  • 1 large egg white or a whole egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses can substitute with maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 cup nonfat milk or any dairy-free alternative

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together the dry ingredients (oats, flour, baking powder, spices) in a medium bowl until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, blend the wet ingredients (butter, egg white, molasses, milk) until smooth.
  3. Combine wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently until just combined. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until soft in the center.
  7. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, measure ingredients accurately and adjust spices to taste.

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