Healthy Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies
Healthy Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful blend of warm spices and chewy oats, perfect for cozy moments year-round. With their rich flavors and a touch of sweetness from icing, these cookies evoke the joy of festive gatherings. Made with wholesome ingredients, they provide a nutritious treat suitable for any occasion. Indulge in these cookies to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping health in mind!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup icing sugar (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together molasses, vanilla extract, egg, and a splash of water until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry mixture until just blended; do not overmix.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown; let cool completely before drizzling with icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg