Low calorie hot chocolate cookies
Turning drinks into cookies isn’t just a hobby, it is truly a way of life! No but really, these low calorie hot chocolate cookies have given a whole new meaning to dessert mashups because hello? A hot chocolate in cookie form? Is that the best of both worlds or what?!
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My low calorie hot chocolate recipe is a popular search every Autunm and Winter, and for good reason. It has just 50 calories for a very generous serving of thick, creamy and ultra rich hot chocolate. These low calorie hot chocolate cookies taste like the richest version of a hot chocolate with a soft gooey marshmallow centre and deliciously crispy edges. It truly is a playground for your tastebuds and all for just 125 calories!
From blueberry muffin cookies to tiramisu cookies and gingerbread cheesecake cookies, transforming desserts into cookies is one of my favorite ways to get creative in the kitchen. And it doesn’t just stop at desserts because these hot chocolate cookies are the newest something-turned-cookie recipe on the blog! These cookies are incredibly easy to make but you wouldn’t think it one bit! They are super delicious and satisfying, plus, they require just 9 ingredients and can easily be made gluten-free and vegan.
So for all the chocolate lovers on a weight loss journey, these cookies are going to be your dream dessert/snack. These cookies are bulky and filled with a delicious soft, melty marshmallow centre. You can enjoy them as a quick on-the-go snack or as an indulgent dessert to pair with an oat latte on a Sunday afternoon. Whichever way you choose to enjoy them, they will be the best sweet treat you have ever had in a calorie deficit! I can guarantee that 😉
Ingredients in low calorie hot chocolate cookies
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make these low calorie hot chocolate cookies you will need:
Unsweetened applesauce – Unsweetened applesauce is a great alternative to fats in cookies like butter and eggs. This recipe is eggless and uses a small amount of oil and this combination of applesauce and oil ensures that they stay super moist and delicate whilst maintaining the crispy edges. You can use 1 tsp more oil or replace the applesauce with low fat butter/margarine.
0 calorie brown sugar – Any sweetener will work for this recipe but this 0 calorie brown sugar alternative is my recommendation for any cookie recipe. It emulates the taste and texture of regular brown sugar with 0 calories.
Olive oil – To add moisture and shape to these cookies. Feel free to use any oil of your choosing here.
Vanilla – To add some flavor.
Plain/all-purpose flour – This recipe calls for good ‘ol all purpose flour, known as plain flour in the UK. To make these cookies gluten-free, opt for a gluten-free flour.
Unsweetened cocoa powder – To make these cookies just as rich, indulgent and chocolaty as a hot chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder is the way to go. It is very dark and rich which is perfect for adding depth and getting that classic ultra chocolaty feel!
Baking soda – To help the cookies spread and rise a little.
Chocolate chips – You can use dark, milk or even white chocolate chips here. I went with dark chocolate chips as they add another layer of really deep, rich chocolate flavor to these cookies. To make these cookies vegan and dairy-free, use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Marshmallows – It wouldn’t be a hot chocolate without marshmallows! I used sugar-free vegan marshmallows but feel free to use regular marshmallows here too.
How to make low calorie hot chocolate cookies
- Pre-heat oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, 0 calorie brown sugar, olive oil and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add in the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda and fold in ensuring everything is well incorporated.
- Divide the dough equally between 3 cookies, flatten each dough ball in between your palms, place one marshmallow in the centre and roll the dough into a ball.
- Top with the chocolate chips and place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow them to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Storage
To store these cookies, place them in an airtight container and into the fridge for 2-3 days. You can also freeze them by placing them in a ziplock bag in a single layer and placing in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Low calorie hot chocolate cookies
Ingredients
- 30 g unsweetened applesauce
- 40 g 0 calorie brown sugar
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 50 g plain or all-purpose flour
- 15 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 15 g dark chocolate chips
- 20 g (3 large) marshmallows
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, 0 calorie brown sugar, olive oil and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add in the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda and fold in ensuring everything is well incorporated.
- Divide the dough equally between 3 cookies, flatten each dough ball in between your palms, place one marshmallow in the centre and roll the dough into a ball.
- Top with the chocolate chips and place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow them to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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