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Gingerbread Oatmeal

Gingerbread Oatmeal: Cozy, Guilt-Free Holiday Breakfast Delight

Gingerbread Oatmeal cookies combine festive flavors with wholesome oats for a delightful holiday breakfast treat.
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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
  

For the Cookie Mixture
  • 2 cups Instant Oats
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour substitute with gluten-free baking flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder for leavening
  • 1 tbsp Ground Ginger adjust for spiciness
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp Cloves use sparingly
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
For the Moisture & Binding
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter or Coconut Oil for dairy-free option use coconut oil
  • 1 large Egg White or a whole egg with reduced milk
  • 0.5 cup Molasses or maple syrup for a lighter option
  • 0.5 cup Nonfat Milk any milk type can be used

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gingerbread Oatmeal
  1. Mix dry ingredients by whisking instant oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Melt unsalted butter or coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat, then whisk in egg white, vanilla extract, molasses, and nonfat milk.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently to form a cohesive dough.
  4. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes covered with plastic wrap.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Shape cookies by scooping mounds of dough onto the baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
  7. Bake for 7-10 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  8. Cool cookies on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with nuts, dried fruits, or dark chocolate chips. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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