Description

Looking for a cozy, nourishing, and delicious way to start your day?

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

½ cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)

1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon flaxseed meal

2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses

¼ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)

⅓ cup maple syrup

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all the spices.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a separate large bowl, stir together the almond butter, molasses, maple syrup, applesauce, vanilla, melted coconut oil, and flaxseed meal until smooth.

Step 4: Combine and Rest

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet. Stir until everything is well incorporated. Let the dough sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken.

Step 5: Scoop and Shape

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form 2-inch dough balls and flatten slightly on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for a chewy bite
Don’t overbake—they continue to firm as they cool
Let the dough rest so the oats can absorb moisture
Add raisins or chopped pecans for texture

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 15
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12–14 cookies
Calories: 140–160
Sugar: 6–8g (natural sweeteners only)
Fat: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g

Keywords: Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies