The best low calorie ginger cookies
All the delicious flavors of gingerbread packed into a chewy, soft as can be cookie with crispy edges. These low calorie ginger cookies are the perfect way to indulge this fall. These cookies bake in under 10 minutes and fill your kitchen with the most evenly, cosy autumn, scent! And at just 55 calories a cookie, there’s no need to stop at 1.
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Say hello to your new favorite holiday cookie. These low calorie ginger cookies come together in under 20 minutes and contain just 55 calories each making them perfect to indulge in for the holidays, if you’re in a calorie deficit. I know that a lot of people struggle to stay within their calorie deficit during the holidays and although I believe you shouldn’t restrict yourself during the holidays, over-indulging isn’t wise either. These cookies are perfect for a calorie deficit as you can go back for more without going overboard on the calories. Plus, you can share with family and friends because they’ll have no idea they’re even low calorie cookies, they’re really THAT good!
Small batch cookies are super high on my list of quick and easy low calorie desserts. There’s no shortage of flavors to choose from on this blog either, whether you’re craving a classic chocolate chip cookie or a red velvet cookie filled with white chocolate chips or even peppermint cookies for the holidays, you can find them all. These low calorie ginger cookies are the newest and cosiest addition!
I don’t think I’ve ever made anything that has made my house smell as delicious as these cookies. They are heavenly! These low calorie ginger cookies are made with the most delicious blend of fall spices to give you the coziest of desserts. They taste so incredibly good you would never guess they have just 55 calories each! Even better, these cookies come together in just 1 bowl and are completely vegan and dairy-free making them perfect for all diets!
Low calorie ginger cookies
These cookies scream cozy autumn vibes with the softest, gooiest center and crispy edges all around. Pair that with a delicious blend of cinnamon, ginger and cloves and you have the perfect holiday cookie for any occasion.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Bake in under 10 minutes!
- These cookies require just 7 basic ingredients you’ll have laying around.
- Made in one bowl in under 20 minutes.
- This is a small batch recipe making overeating less likely.
- This recipe is completely vegan, dairy-free and can easily be made gluten-free!
- These cookies are naturally sweetened and contain no added sugars.
- The perfect fall spices infused into every bite.
- These cookies have a soft center with deliciously crispy edges.
- The BEST low calorie ginger cookies ever!
Ingredients
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make these low calorie ginger cookies you’ll need:
Applesauce – Applesauce works great to substitute butter and oil in regular cookie recipes. It adds moisture to the cookies and contains very few calories. I went for unsweetened applesauce for this recipe to avoid added sugars. Be mindful of the type of applesauce you use as some contain added sugars which increase the calories. I use this applesauce that I just get off Amazon.
0 calorie brown sugar or sweetener of choice – My go-to sweetener for cookies is always 0 calorie brown sugar replacement. It is super sweet and has almost the exact same flavor profile and texture as dark brown sugar which is perfect for spiced recipes!
Oil – A little oil to add moisture to the cookies and keep them super soft. I went with olive oil but any oil will work for this recipe, the calories may vary slightly between different oils though.
Vanilla extract – You can’t make the perfect cookie without a dash of vanilla!
All-purpose/plain flour – This recipe calls for good ‘ol plain/all-purpose flour. You can opt for gluten-free flour here to make these cookies gluten-free.
Baking soda – To help the cookies rise and spread.
Spices – The spices are what make this cookie so delicious. It is a simple blend of ground cinnamon, cloves and of course, ginger. You only need small amounts to get the most delicious sweet and spiced cookie.
How to make low calorie ginger cookies
These cookies are really easy to make and can be ready in just 4 simple steps!
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetener, applesauce, vanilla and oil until well combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredients and mix well to combine. Divide the dough into 3 equal balls and place onto a prepared baking tray. Flatten the cookies a little before placing them into the oven.
- Bake for 8 minutes and let the cookies cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring onto a wire rack to cool completely.
STORAGE
These cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. These cookies are also suitable for home freezing, Place them in a zip lock bag and freeze for up to 6 months.
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55 calorie ginger cookies
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp (32g) all-purpose/plain flour
- 2 tbsp (30g) 0 calorie brown sugar
- ⅛ tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp (20g) applesauce
- 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil or oil of choice
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the 0 calorie brown sugar, applesauce, vanilla and oil until well combined. Fold in the flour, baking soda and spices and combine to form a dough.
- Divide the dough into 3 equal balls and place onto a prepared baking tray. Flatten the balls slightly before placing in the oven. Bake for 8 minutes, the cookies may look underdone but they will bake as they cool so make sure you don't over-bake them.
- Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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