Low Fat Ginger Snap Cookies

Craving the warm, spiced goodness of ginger snap cookies without the guilt? These Low Fat Ginger Snap Cookies deliver all the comforting flavors you love in a lighter version that’s perfect for mindful indulgence. Made with unsweetened applesauce instead of butter, these cookies are infused with the bold flavors of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, balanced with a touch of molasses for a rich, caramel-like sweetness. Soft and chewy with a golden crunch on the edges, they’re the ideal treat for cozy afternoons with tea or as a holiday favorite. Ready in just over 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe creates 24 cookies that are perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself! Enjoy the classic ginger snap taste while sticking to your low-fat routine.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cups molasses
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the light brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and molasses. Mix well until smooth.

Step 4

Add the egg white and vanilla extract to the apple sauce mixture, and whisk until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon until everything is just incorporated. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and slightly firm on the edges.

Step 8

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Enjoy your low fat ginger snap cookies with a warm cup of tea or milk!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(581.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1556.5

Total Fat 2.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1669.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 364.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 218.2g
Protein 22.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 353.7mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 1744.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.3%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 92.9%