These Healthy Gingerbread Man Cookies are soft, chewy, naturally spiced, and completely sugar-free. Made with oat flour, almond flour, Greek yogurt, and warm spices, these festive cookies deliver classic gingerbread flavor while staying low-calorie, high-protein, and guilt-free.
Disclaimer: Nutritional values vary based on ingredient brands.
Healthy eating resources:
WHO,
NHS,
Heart & Stroke Foundation.
🥗 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Oat flour | 1 cup | 420 |
| Almond flour | ½ cup | 320 |
| Greek yogurt (0%) | ½ cup | 65 |
| Vanilla protein powder | ½ cup | 180 |
| Sugar-free maple syrup | ⅓ cup | 25 |
| Egg | 1 | 70 |
| Molasses (optional, small amount) | 1 tbsp | 58 |
| Ground ginger | 1 tbsp | 18 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp | 6 |
| Nutmeg + allspice | ½ tsp each | 6 |
➡️ Total Calories (healthy batch): ≈ 1,188 kcal
➡️ Calories per cookie (18 cookies): ≈ 66 kcal
➡️ Protein per cookie: ≈ 6 g
➡️ Calories per cookie (18 cookies): ≈ 66 kcal
➡️ Protein per cookie: ≈ 6 g
👩🍳 Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix oat flour, almond flour, protein powder, and spices.
- Whisk Greek yogurt, egg, and sugar-free syrup.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough.
- Chill for 20 minutes.
- Roll and cut gingerbread man shapes.
- Bake for 8 minutes.
- Cool completely before decorating.
Tip: Add 1 tbsp molasses ONLY if you want deeper gingerbread flavor. The recipe works without it.
🍽 Nutritional Facts (Per Cookie)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 66 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 2.8 g |
🌿 Key Benefits
✨ 50% fewer calories than regular gingerbread
🍬 Completely sugar-free
💪 6g protein per cookie
🎄 Soft, spicy, holiday-perfect texture
❓ FAQ
Can I skip molasses?
Yes — the recipe stays sugar-free & delicious.
Can I make the dough ahead?
Yes, chill up to 48 hours.
Frosting options?
Greek-yogurt sugar-free frosting works best.
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