Delicious Low Fat Ginger Molasses Cookies Healthy
Sink your teeth into these **Delicious Low Fat Ginger Molasses Cookies**, a healthier twist on a classic treat! Made with **whole wheat pastry flour**, **unsweetened applesauce**, and a blend of warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies are softly chewy with just the right balance of sweetness and spice. The molasses gives them a rich, deep flavor, while the light coating of granulated sugar adds a delightful crunch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, these cookies are perfect for guilt-free snacking or sharing. Whether you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or enjoy a healthier baked good, these **low-fat, healthy ginger molasses cookies** are sure to hit the spot. Bake a batch today and enjoy them with your favorite warm beverage!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups Dark brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Molasses
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg white
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, dark brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.
Add the egg white to the wet mixture and whisk until fully integrated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Place the granulated sugar in a small bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar to coat evenly.
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your low-fat ginger molasses cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1974 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 351.5 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 207.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2187 mg | 47% | |
*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.
