Healthy Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies: Easy Festive Treats for Everyone
Delicious and festive, these Healthy Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies are a perfect treat for the holidays, offering a wholesome twist on a classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, honey or maple syrup, and applesauce.
- Add the spices, baking powder, and salt, and mix until combined.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before icing.
Notes
- These cookies can be decorated with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and water.
- Feel free to add nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg