The best low calorie Matcha cookies
These low calorie Matcha cookies are the perfect low calorie sweet treat. They’re delicious, super easy to make and only contain 80 calories per cookie! These cookies are the perfect blend of ceremonial grade matcha powder and white chocolate chips. Enjoy these low calorie matcha cookies with a little vanilla ice cream as a dessert or by themselves as a quick snack.
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Matcha has been taking the TikTok world by storm. I see a ton of variations for matcha cookies all over my fyp!So II tried a few recipes and fell in LOVE. I am a fiend for a good matcha latte so of course I wolfed the entire batch of cookies down! The only downside is, they’re super high in calories so of course I had to make a low calorie version for you!
Where do I even begin?? These cookies are seriously so easy to make. Just like these 80 calorie chocolate chip cookies, they bake in under 10 minutes! You only need a handful of ingredients to whip up your own batch. PLUS, this recipe makes 3 cookies at 80 calories each so even if you end up eating the entire batch, that’s 3 delicious cookies for fewer calories than one regular cookie – what a bargain!
Low calorie Matcha cookies
You will not believe that these cookies are just 80 calories, seriously they are SO good! They have the perfect soft center with a nice crispy edge. Filled with white chocolate chunks and a nice helping of matcha throughout, these cookies are the perfect way to get a little gentle dose of caffeine in the afternoon. Also, the aroma?? Yum!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Super simple recipe!
- Comes together in one bowl.
- These cookies take less than 10 minutes to bake!
- This recipe requires simple, every day ingredients.
- You can have a deliicous soft and chewy matcha cookie in your belly in under 20 minutes!
- These cookies are dairy-free, vegan and can easily be made gluten-free.
- This recipe can easily be made sugar-free.
- These are the BEST low calorie matcha cookies ever!
INGREDIENTS
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make these low calorie matcha cookies you will need:
- All-purpose flour – I used 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 calories granulated sweetener. I’ve found 0 calorie brown sugar to produce the best cookie texture though!
- Matcha powder – To make the best matcha cookies, use ceremonial grade matcha powder!
- Baking soda – A little baking soda goes a long way in helping the cookies spread and rise.
- 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 delicious texture. You can swap out olive oil for any oil you would prefer.
- Vanilla extract – No cookie recipe is complete without a little vanilla!
- 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 THE BEST LOW CALORIE MATCHA 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 spoonfuls onto a prepared baking tray. The dough may be a tad wet so don’t panic! You can allow the dough to rest for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator to set.
- 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.
STORAGE
These cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container 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 Matcha Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp all-purpose/plain flour
- 2 tbsp 0 calorie brown sugar
- 1 tsp ceremonial grade Matcha powder
- ⅛ tsp baking soda
- 20 g applesauce
- 1 tsp olive oil or oil of choice
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 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 and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in the flour, matcha powder and baking soda. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- The dough will be really soft so you can let it chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes. Scoop the dough and form into 3 circles, 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.
Nutrition
