Low Fat Ginger Snap Cookies
Delightfully crisp and spiced to perfection, these Low Fat Ginger Snap Cookies are a guilt-free twist on the classic treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and molasses, they deliver the authentic warmth of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves without the excess fat. Perfectly golden and irresistibly aromatic, these cookies come together in just over 30 minutes, making them an ideal snack for busy days or festive gatherings. With only 1 egg white and no butter or oil, each bite feels light yet satisfying. Pair these healthier ginger snaps with a steaming cup of tea or a cold glass of milk for a cozy and heartwarming indulgence!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the light brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and molasses. Mix well until smooth.
Add the egg white and vanilla extract to the apple sauce mixture, and whisk until fully combined.
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.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and slightly firm on the edges.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your low fat ginger snap cookies with a warm cup of tea or milk!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1670 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.2 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 218.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1745 mg | 37% | |
*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.
