Low Fat Pistachio Cookies
Light, nutty, and irresistibly delicious, these Low Fat Pistachio Cookies are the perfect guilt-free treat for any occasion! Crafted with the wholesome goodness of unsalted pistachios and sweetened naturally with unsweetened applesauce, this recipe delivers on flavor while keeping calories in check. With no butter or oil, these cookies boast a delightfully soft texture and a subtle crunch from chopped pistachios. Ready in just 27 minutes, this easy recipe combines simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, egg white, and vanilla into a batch of 24 cookies that are perfect for sharing—or savoring solo! Ideal for health-conscious bakers or pistachio lovers, these cookies are low in fat but high in flavor, making them a must-try for your snack rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams unsalted pistachios, shelled and chopped
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 60 grams unsweetened applesauce
- 80 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce and granulated sugar, and whisk until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
Add the vanilla extract and egg white to the applesauce mixture, and whisk until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed in the cookie dough.
Using a spoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently press each cookie with the back of a spoon to slightly flatten.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.7 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1727 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1272 mg | 27% | |
*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.
