The best low calorie chocolate chip cookies
You have never had low calorie cookies like these, and boy oh boy – you’re in for a TREAT! These low calorie chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy and full of delicious chocolaty goodness. They taste just like a classic chocolate chip cookie from your favorite bakery, no joke! Plus, they’re vegan and just 79 calories each – what are you waiting for?
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Your search for the perfect low calorie dessert ends here. These low calorie chocolate chip cookies are about to blow your mind, so take a deep breath. At just 79 calories per cookie, you can have the entire batch of these cookies for fewer calories than a regular chocolate chip cookie. And these cookies couldn’t be easier to make, they take all of 20 minutes to go from kitchen counter to your belly!
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Nothing can stop me from enjoying a post dinner sweet treat and nothing, I mean NOTHING gets me like a good, warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie. A calorie deficit stands no chance against my need for a sweet treat and these low calorie chocolate chip cookies are truly a work of art. It took me forever to land on this recipe but it was worth all the trial and error! These cookies have crispy edges, a soft gooey center and are filled with dark chocolate chips.
Craving more low calorie cookies? Try these low calorie chocolate chip oatmeal cookies or these low calorie lemon cheesecake cookies.
Low calorie chocolate chip cookies
Having a massive sweet tooth and embarking on a weight loss journey can seem like an impossible task. These low calorie cookies are the best of both worlds! They are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth all while having less than 100 calories per cookie.
The best part is, these cookies take less than 10 minutes to bake! You can have a batch of these delicious cookies with only a handful of ingredients and very minimal effort. When I have given friends and family these cookies, they were shocked that they were only 79 calories each! They taste and feel so similar to regular cookies, you certainly won’t feel like you are missing out.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- This recipe requires just 8 ingredients!
- Comes together in one bowl
- Perfect texture – soft center with crispy edges!
- Small batch so no overeating!
- This recipe is vegan, dairy-free and nut-free.
- Can easily be made gluten-free!
- These cookies bake in under 10 minutes!
- The BEST low calorie cookies ever!
Ingredients
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make these low calorie chocolate chip cookies you will need:
Unsweetened applesauce – Applesauce is a great alternative to eggs and butter. This helps keep the calories super low whilst holding the cookies in shape.
Olive oil – A small amount of olive oil is used in this recipe to help keep the cookie intact and give it a soft and chewy texture. You can swap out olive oil for any oil of your choice.
Vanilla – What’s a cookie without vanilla? To really elevate your chocolate chip cookies, opt for vanilla bean paste for the best flavor.
Plain/all-purpose flour – You can opt for gluten-free flour for a gluten-free alternative.
0 Calorie brown sugar– Great at mimicking the texture and color of regular chocolate chip cookies. You can opt for any granulated 0 calorie sweetener here.
Baking soda – To help the cookies spread.
Salt – Flaky sea salt on a warm cookie is like the icing on the cake.
Dark chocolate chips – I used regular dark chocolate chips. But you can opt for any chocolate of your choice.
How to make the best low calorie cookies
These cookies are really easy to make and can be ready in just 5 simple steps!
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, oil, vanilla and 0 calorie brown sugar until well combined. Fold in the flour, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips until well combined.
- Divide the cookie dough evenly between 3 cookie dough balls and place onto the prepared baking tray. Flatten the cookies slightly and bake for 8 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Storage
You can store these cookies a few different ways. They will store at room temperature for 2-3 days in an airtight container. You can also refrigerate them for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container lined with paper towels. You can freeze these cookies in one layer in an airtight container for up to 3 months!
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Low calorie chocolate chip cookies
Ingredients
- 20 g unsweetened applesauce
- 5 g olive oil or oil of choice
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 30 g 0 calorie brown sugar
- 32 g all-purpose/plain flour
- ⅛ tsp baking soda
- sprinkle of salt
- 10 g dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, oil, vanilla and 0 calorie brown sugar until well combined. Fold in the flour, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips until well combined.
- Divide the cookie dough evenly between 3 cookie dough balls and place them on the prepared baking tray. Flatten the cookie dough balls slightly and bake for 8 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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