These Low Calorie Hot Cocoa Cookies are just 34 calories, and are so yummy and impressive! I have supplied you with a low calorie marshmallow recipe, and a link to purchase some online if you prefer not to make them yourself.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour (or Gluten Free Flour)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup Zero Calorie All-Natural Brown Sugar (see recipe card for more options)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- 16 Low Calorie Marshmallows (see recipe card)
- 2 tablespoons chopped chocolate chips (optional)
Low Calorie Hot Cocoa Cookies
Healthy Hot Cocoa Cookies Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can make the cookies ahead of time and store until you are ready to serve.
Freeze Leftovers – Add to a freezer bag and pop in the freezer. Will hold for 1 month.
Refrigerate Leftovers – Cover and place in the fridge, will last up to 2 weeks.
Pantry Storage – Not recommended, you’ll eat them all! But if you must, cover and store for 5 days in the pantry.
Low Calorie Hot Cocoa Cookies Recipe
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Low Calorie Hot Cocoa Cookies
These low calorie cookies are chewy and delicious, and just 34 calories per cookie!Special Tip: I used low calorie marshmallows I found online (link attached below) but you can also make your own if you prefer. Here is my Low Calorie Marshmallow Recipe.
Equipment
- 2 Bowls
- Whisk or Fork
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour (or Gluten Free Flour)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup Zero Calorie All-Natural Brown Sugar (light brown sugar)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- 16 Low Calorie Marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons chopped chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To a large bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl combine the apple sauce, vanilla extract and water. Whisk together.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together until just combined.
- Scoop out 16 cookie balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Wet your hands a little and then press the cookies down a bit to form cookie rounds.
- Top each with a marshmallow and a sprinkle of chopped chocolate (if using).
- Bake for 7 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet (they will continue to cook on the sheet while they cool.)
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 6.4gProtein: 0.9gFat: 0.7gSaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 1.5gCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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