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Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Marigold Voss

Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

Soft and chewy healthy gingerbread oatmeal cookies made with wholesome oats, warm spices, and natural sweetness. A guilt-free treat perfect for holidays or everyday snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 People ( About 12 cookies)
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Rolled oats old-fashioned
  • ½ cup Whole wheat flour or all-purpose
  • ¼ cup Molasses unsulfured
  • 2 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 Egg room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil melted
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger fresh flavor
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon ground
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg optional
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Baking tray
  • 1 Spoon or cookie scoop
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, whisk molasses, honey, egg, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Chill the dough for 15 minutes for better texture.
  6. Scoop small portions and shape into cookies on the baking tray.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Remove from oven and let cookies cool before serving.

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Notes

  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
  • Add raisins or dark chocolate chips for variation.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Dough can be frozen for later use.