Low Fat Chocolate Chewies
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these irresistible Low Fat Chocolate Chewies! Perfectly crispy on the outside and delightfully tender on the inside, these light and airy cookies pack a rich chocolatey punch without the added heaviness of traditional baked treats. Made with whipped egg whites, unsweetened cocoa powder, and just a touch of mini chocolate chips, this naturally lower-fat dessert is as simple as it is satisfying. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no butter or oil, these gluten-free cookies are perfect for health-conscious bakers or anyone craving a lighter chocolate fix. Serve them after dinner, pack them in lunchboxes, or enjoy them as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up—their melt-in-your-mouth texture and crackly top make them a standout treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Egg whites
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.33 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. This will take about 3–4 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating continuously until the mixture is glossy and forms stiff peaks.
Sift the unsweetened cocoa powder into the egg white mixture and gently fold it in using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
Add the vanilla extract, salt, and mini chocolate chips to the batter, folding just until incorporated.
Using a spoon or a small cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the surfaces are shiny and crackly.
Remove the trays from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before carefully transferring them to a wire rack. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
Store the Low Fat Chocolate Chewies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, if they last that long!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 462 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.4 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1367 mg | 29% | |
*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.
