Description
Delicious and festive gingerbread cookies made healthier without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cool before decorating if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add raisins or nuts for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg