Low Fat Ube Cookies
Elevate your cookie game with these irresistibly tender Low Fat Ube Cookies, a guilt-free treat that marries the vibrant beauty of purple yam with wholesome ingredients. Made with unsweetened ube halaya, honey, and applesauce, these cookies are naturally lower in fat while delivering bold, unique flavors and a delightful chew. Perfect for those seeking a healthier indulgence, the recipe uses minimal sugar without sacrificing sweetness, and optional food coloring ensures a brilliant violet hue that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies are easy to prepare and perfect for sharing at any gathering—or savoring solo with a cup of green tea. Discover a new favorite with these low-fat, flavorful delights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 3 drops optional purple food coloring
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened ube halaya, honey, unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
Add the egg white to the wet ingredients and whisk until fully incorporated. If using, add a few drops of purple food coloring for a more vibrant hue.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Using the back of a spoon or your fingers, gently flatten each scoop of dough to form a cookie shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set. The cookies will appear slightly soft in the middle but will firm up as they cool.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1113 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 285.0 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 808 mg | 17% | |
*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.
