The Vegan Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are yummy and have 145 calories per serving, and you may serve them at breakfast, feasts, events, functions, fun-fairs, festivals, or holidays. It contains rolled oats, ground flaxseed, water, oat flour, unsulphured molasses, maple syrup, vanilla extract, unsweetened applesauce, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and ground cloves. We may pair these cookies with a berry smoothie bowl, fresh fruit salad, black coffee, vanilla chia pudding, tofu scramble, warm baked apples, or avocado toast. You may keep these Vegan Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies for 7 days in the refrigerator. These cookies are very easy to prepare, as the instructions are simple.
STATS:
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Breakfast
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 12 cookies
EQUIPMENT:
- Cooling rack
- Spoon
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking paper
- Measuring cups
- Small mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- Two cups rolled oats
- ⅓ cup unsulphured molasses
- One cup oat flour
- 3 tbsp. water
- 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed
- Quarter cup maple syrup
- One tsp. ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- Quarter tsp. ground nutmeg
- One tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- Quarter tsp. salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ROLLED OATS:
- They are the main component that gives hearty texture to the cookies. Rolled oats provide chewy bites and a rustic appearance. You may use quick oats or certified gluten-free oats as per your choice.
GROUND FLAXSEED:
- We use it with water to fulfill the need of egg. It holds the cookies together and gives healthy fats. You may use chia seeds as another option.
OAT FLOUR:
- Oat flour binds the ingredients together and keeps the cookies soft. It gives an extra oat taste and makes the cookies more filling. Use almond flour as per your choice.
WATER:
- To make flax egg, we combine water and flaxseed. This mixture gives structure to the cookies. You may use unsweetened vegan milk as an alternative.
UNSULPHURED MOLASSES:
- Molasses provides a classic gingerbread taste to the cookies. It is the main component in the recipe to give an authentic gingerbread taste. You may use dark maple syrup or date syrup as another option.
GROUND CLOVES:
- They give a deep, spicy taste to the gingerbread cookies. You may use allspice for a milder taste, as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm your oven to 350°F and cover the sheet with baking paper.
- Add the flaxseed with water in a small bowl for 5 minutes.
- Combine rolled oats, ginger, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, cloves, nutmeg, and oat flour in a large mixing bowl.
- Now include flax mixture, molasses, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce in the large bowl.
- Mix and form a thick cookie dough.
- Now, scoop the dough onto the sheet and flatten each cookie using a spoon.
- Bake for 15 minutes and let it rest for five minutes.
- Lastly, cool the cookies completely on the cooling rack before serving.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Berry Smoothie Bowl
- Chia Pudding
- Overnight Oats
- Tofu Scramble
- Avocado Toast
- Vegan Breakfast Sausage
- Cinnamon Quinoa Porridge
SMOOTHIES & DRINKS:
- Banana Oat Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Green Smoothie
- Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
- Almond Milk Latte
- Chai Tea Latte
- Ginger Tea
- Black Coffee
FRUITS:
- Apple Slices
- Pear Slices
- Orange Segments
- Fresh Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Sliced Banana
- Pomegranate Arils
VEGAN YOGURT:
- Coconut Yogurt
- Almond Milk Yogurt
- Cashew Yogurt
- Vanilla Soy Yogurt
- Berry Yogurt Parfait
- Maple Cinnamon Yogurt
BRUNCH:
- Vegan Pancakes
- Whole Grain Waffles
- Sweet Potato Hash
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Fruit Platter
- Tofu Breakfast Burrito
- Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
- Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
SNACKS:
- Energy Bites
- Homemade Granola
- Apple Chips
- Kale Chips
- Mixed Nuts
- Dried Fruit Mix
- Nut Butter Dip
- Seed Crackers
DESSERTS:
- Banana Nice Cream
- Baked Apples
- Coconut Whipped Cream
- Vegan Rice Pudding
- Cinnamon Pear Compote
- Dark Chocolate Squares
- Pumpkin Mousse
- Fruit Sorbet
TIPS:
- Let the flax egg sit for five minutes before mixing.
- Avoid overbaking to get soft and chewy cookies.
- You may use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture.
- Include raisins or chopped walnuts for extra texture and taste.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You may include the cookies in a box and keep them for seven days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the cookies for 90 days.
FAQs:
Can I use a banana instead of applesauce?
- Yes, use mashed ripe banana as another option.
Are my cookies sweet?
- Yes, they are a little sweet and good for breakfast.
Should I make the dough before time?
- Yes, prepare & refrigerate the dough for 24 hours for later use.
Can I include nuts in the recipe?
- Yes, you may add chopped nuts or pecans as per your choice.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Vitamin A: 25 IU
Net Carbs: 20 g
Total Carbs: 24 grams
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 4 grams
Iron: 1.8 mg
Calcium: 35 milligrams
Calories: 145 kcal
Sodium: 85 milligrams
Potassium: 165 mg
