The best low calorie snickerdoodles

These low calorie snickerdoodles are soft, chewy and coated in delicious cinnamon sugar with every bite! And before you ask, these cookies are actually sugar-free so they’re super low in calories too! At just 56 calories a cookie, these cookies are the perfect low calorie treat for weight loss.

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If there’s anything you’re guaranteed to find here, it is a delicious low calorie cookie recipe. All my cookies bake in under 10 minutes, require fewer than 10 ingredients and contain less than 80 calories each! From the classic chocolate chip cookies to dreamy matcha cookies, there’s no shortage of choice! These low calorie snickerdoodles are the newest edition and are definitely up there. Are they soft? Yes! Are they chewy? Also yes! Are they sweet and satisfying? Absolutely! These are definitely the perfect low calorie cookie for anyone with a major sweet tooth 😉

Small batch cookies are for sure one of my favorite recipes to create. I was OBSESSED with small batch & single serve recipes during my own weight loss journey. They’re quick, easy, require minimal clean up and you’re much less likely to overeat. These cookies are perfect for when you want something super sweet whilst trying to lose weight. Each cookie has just 56 calories but is just as satisfying as its 300+ calorie counterpart!

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 snickerdoodles are covered in delicious cinnamon sugar making them irresistible. Plus, these cookies require no chill time and bake in under 10 minutes so you can get them from kitchen counter to belly in under 20 minutes!

Low calorie snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles are such a timeless cookie, I remember loving them as a kid and I still can’t get enough of them now! These pillowy soft cinnamon coated goodies have the perfect balance of soft and chewy, they’re sugar-free, vegan and oh so easy to make!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Bake in under 10 minutes! 
• These cookies require just 7 basic ingredients.
• Covered in delicious cinnamon sugar!
• Made in one bowl in under 20 minutes. 
• These cookies have just 56 calories each!
• 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. 
• These cookies have a soft center with deliciously crispy edges. 
• The BEST low calorie snickerdoodles ever!

Ingredients

Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.

To make these low calorie snickerdoodles you will need:

Applesauce – Applesauce works great to substitute butter and oil used in traditional 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 cookies! You’ll also need some sweetener to make the cinnamon sugar, I went with the 0 calorie brown sugar again but any granulated sweetener will work.

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.

Ground cinnamon – To make the delicious cinnamon sugar coating!

How to make low calorie snickerdoodles

This is one of those recipe where you can make it a few times and you’ll have it down by memory! These cookies are so easy to make and are ready in just 5 simple steps!

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetener, applesauce, vanilla and oil until well combined.
2. Fold in the flour and baking soda and mix well to combine. Set the dough aside.
3. Make the cinnamon sugar coating by mixing together the sweetener and the cinnamon. Roll the dough into 3 balls and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar until it is well coated.
4. Place the cookies onto a prepared baking tray. Flatten them a little before placing them into the oven.
5. 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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