Healthy Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies
Wholesome and festive, these gingerbread oatmeal cookies are drizzled with a sweet icing, perfect for a guilt-free holiday treat. Packed with warm spices and healthy ingredients.
Equipment
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Silicone mat or parchment paper
- Spatula
- Wire Rack
- Small zip-top bag
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup instant oats quick-cooking
- 0.75 cup whole wheat or gluten-free flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.125 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.125 tsp ground cloves
- 0.25 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup at room temperature
- 0.25 cup molasses
Icing
- 3 tbsp confectioners' erythritol or powdered sugar
- 2 tsp nonfat milk or any milk
Instructions
- Mix Dry INGREDIENTS: In a medium bowl, gently whisk together your instant oats, flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. This creates your flavorful base!
- Combine Wet INGREDIENTS: In another bowl, lightly whisk the melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Then, stir in the pure maple syrup and rich molasses until well combined.
- Bring Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until everything is mixed, being careful not to overmix.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the cookie dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This helps the flavors meld and the dough firm up for perfect baking.
- Prep for Baking: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Shape Cookies: Drop the chilled dough into 15 even, rounded scoops onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a spatula, gently flatten each scoop to about half its original height.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10-13 minutes until lightly golden. These healthy cookies will smell amazing!
- Cool Down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whip up the Icing (while baking): While your cookies are baking, combine the confectioners' erythritol (or powdered sugar) and milk in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Drizzle & Enjoy: Once the cookies are completely cool, transfer the icing to a small zip-top bag. Snip a tiny corner off the bag and elegantly drizzle the sweet icing over each cookie just before serving. Enjoy your wholesome gingerbread treat!
Notes
These healthy gingerbread oatmeal cookies are a delightful treat for the holidays. Don't skip the chilling step for the best dough consistency!
Nutrition per serving (1 cookie):
Calories: 89
Total Carbs: 13g
Net Carbs: 12g
Fats: 3g
Protein: 2g
Calories: 89
Total Carbs: 13g
Net Carbs: 12g
Fats: 3g
Protein: 2g
