Low Fat Molasses Cookies
Soft, chewy, and bursting with warm spices, these Low Fat Molasses Cookies are a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Made with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours, unsweetened applesauce, and a single egg white, this recipe swaps out unhealthy fats for wholesome, flavorful ingredients. The rich depth of molasses pairs perfectly with ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, delivering all the cozy flavors of classic molasses cookies with significantly less fat. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, they’re perfect for a lighter dessert or a wholesome afternoon snack. These healthy molasses cookies are ideal for anyone looking for a low-fat treat that doesn’t skimp on flavor—pair them with a cup of tea or enjoy them fresh from the cooling rack!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups Molasses
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 1 Egg white
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine unsweetened applesauce, molasses, and brown sugar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
Step 4
Add the egg white and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients, and whisk until combined.
Step 5
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center appears slightly soft.
Step 8
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Enjoy these low-fat molasses cookies with a cup of tea or as a sweet snack!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (643.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1663.8 |
| Total Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2000.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 386.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 203.3g | |
| Protein 34.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 500.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3408.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories