Healthy Gingerbread Cookies: Easy Holiday Treats You’ll Love
Delicious and wholesome gingerbread cookies perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, oats, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix honey, molasses, and melted coconut oil.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly with your hand.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter cookie, add chocolate chips or dried cranberries.
- These cookies freeze well for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Gingerbread Cookies, Holiday Treats, Healthy Baking