The best low calorie red velvet cookies
A soft in the middle, crispy on the outside cookie perfect for sweet tooth’s looking to lose weight. These low calorie red velvet cookies are super indulgent, sweet and stuffed with white chocolate – what more could you want?? Plus, these cookies bake in less than 10 minutes and are completely vegan!
This is one of the most requested cookie recipes I get. Red velvet cookies are such a classic I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t like them! These low calorie red velvet cookies are the perfect blend of soft and crispy, like these 80 calorie chocolate chip cookies and chocolaty and indulgent like these 80 calorie double chocolate fudge cookies.
It can be challenging to fit all the sweet treats we know and love into a calorie deficit. Cookies are super high in calories and it’s easy to think you need to cut them out completely when losing weight. What if I told you you didn’t need to?!? These low calorie red velvet cookies are just as delicious and satisfying as regular red velvet cookies but without the excess calories and added sugar! They make the perfect valentines day treat so you can indulge whilst sticking to your weight loss goals.
These low calorie red velvet cookies are super easy to make, require only a handful of ingredients and aren’t a massive batch so you won’t be tempted to eat in excess! This recipe only makes 3 cookies at 80 calories each so even if you end up eating the entire batch, you still get 3 cookies for half the calories of one regular cookie!
Low calorie red velvet cookies
You will not believe that these cookies are just 80 calories, seriously they are SO good! They have the perfect soft center with nice crispy edges. Filled with white chocolate chunks and rich cocoa throughout, these cookies are the perfect way to enjoy a sweet treat whilst losing weight this valentines day!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE:
- Comes together in one bowl.
- Bake in just 8 minutes!
- This recipe requires simple, every day ingredients.
- You can have a delicious, soft and chewy red velvet cookie from kitchen counter to belly in under 20 minutes!
- These cookies are dairy-free, vegan and can easily be made gluten-free.
- The perfect valentines day treat!
- These are the BEST low calorie red velvet cookies ever!
INGREDIENTS
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make these low calorie red velvet cookies you will need:
All-purpose flour – This recipe calls for regular AP/Plain flour. You can use gluten free plain flour for a gluten free alternative.
0 Calorie brown sugar– Okay so I am seriously obsessed with 0 calorie brown sugar but you can opt for good ‘ol stevia or any 0 calorie granulated sweetener. I’ve found 0 calorie brown sugar to produce the best cookie texture though!
Unsweetened cocoa powder – For a rich and deep chocolaty flavor, unsweetened cocoa powder works best. It is also super low in calories!
Baking soda – A little baking soda goes a long way in helping the cookies spread and rise.
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 get that classic soft cookie. You can use any oil here but olive oil is my personal favorite.
Vanilla extract – No cookie recipe is complete without a little vanilla!
Red food coloring – A small amount of red food coloring to give these cookies the classic bright red velvet color.
White chocolate chips – I used regular white chocolate chunks. For an even lower calorie and completely sugar-free cookie, you can use sugar-free chocolate chips. Use vegan chocolate for a vegan alternative.
How to make low calorie red velvet 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).
- Mix the wet ingredients together.
- Fold in the dry ingredients.
- Scoop 3 equal balls of cookie dough onto a prepared baking tray. You can allow the dough to rest for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator to set if you choose to.
- Bake for 8 minutes and let the cookies cool on the baking tray before transferring onto a wire rack to cool completely.
TOP TIPS & STORAGE
- Refrigerate before baking – Chill the cookie dough for at least 15 minutes before baking for the perfect chewy cookie. Chilled cookie dough also produces a firmer cookie.
- Don’t over-bake – When these cookies come out of the oven, they’ll be very soft and can look under-baked. But they will firm up and bake more as they cool so avoid over-baking.
- Sprinkle with salt – A sprinkle of sea salt makes a cookie just that little bit better.
- Use a heart shaped cutter – Use a heart shaped cookie cutter for the perfect valentines day cookies!
STORAGE
These cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. They are also suitable for home freezing, place them in a zip lock bag and freeze for up to 6 months.
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80 Calorie Red Velvet Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp all-purpose/plain flour
- 2 tbsp 0 calorie brown sugar
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ tsp baking soda
- 20 g unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp olive oil or oil of choice
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp red food coloring
- 10 g white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the 0 calorie brown sugar, applesauce, olive oil, vanilla extract and red food coloring until well combined. Fold in the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda then fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough and form into 3 balls, place onto a prepared baking tray and flatten slightly. Bake the cookies for 8 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- To make these cookies heart shaped, use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut out a heart and enjoy!
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