Find & Log Healthy Recipes

Please enter 3 or more characters.

5 Guilt-Free Holiday Cookies Under 200 Calories

by MyFitnessPal’s Recipes
Share it:
5 Guilt-Free Holiday Cookies Under 200 Calories

The holidays are here, which means tempting sweet treats at every turn. Head those temptations off with these five cookie recipes — all are under 200 calories and contain no more than 10 grams of sugar per serving.

1. GLUTEN-FREE COCONUT OATMEAL LACE COOKIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Coconut oatmeal lace cookies are made using simple ingredients such as rolled oats and unsweetened coconut flakes. Tip: Crumble these thin cookies up as a crunchy yogurt topping. Recipe makes 8 servings at 9 cookies each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 184; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 97mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 2g

2. PALEO GINGERBREAD COOKIES | AMBITIOUS KITCHEN

Celebrate the holidays with traditional gingerbread cookies made healthier. With almond flour instead of traditional flour, this recipe is gluten-free without sacrificing flavor. Recipe makes 18 servings at 1 frosting-free cookie each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 184; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 21mg; Sodium: 59mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 4g

3. BROWN BUTTER SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES | COTTER CRUNCH

These egg-free snickerdoodles call for brown butter, which imparts a rich, nutty flavor without adding a ton of calories. An unexpected bonus: They’re gluten-free and have only a 101 calories per serving. Recipe makes 16 servings at 1 cookie each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 101; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 7mg; Sodium: 144mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 0g

4. NO-BAKE PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE COOKIES | THE BIG MAN’S WORLD

Thick, chewy and fudgy, these peppermint chocolate cookies are vegan and gluten free. With 4 grams of fiber, these no-bake cookies can be assembled in minutes. Recipe makes 6 servings at 1 cookie each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 172; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 30mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 5g

5. HEALTHIER M&M COOKIES | FIT FOODIE FINDS

Red and green M&M cookies are a holiday classic for good reason. This version calls for white whole-wheat flour and less butter than traditional recipes for a cookie that’s soft and chewy on the interior and crispy on the outside. Recipe makes 16 servings at 1 cookie each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 133; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 24mg; Sodium: 117mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 2g

 

 

About the Author

MyFitnessPal’s Recipes

Healthy, delicious and simple: That’s what we’re about at MyFitnessPal! We make our recipes in our own test kitchen or our registered dietitian hand-selects them personally. Look for nutrition information at the bottom of the recipe or log it directly to MyFitnessPal through the “Log-It” button. Check out our entire collection or explore: low-carb, high-protein • high-fiber • gluten-free • dairy-free • vegetarian • vegan • low sodium

Related

Never Miss a Post!

Turn on MyFitnessPal desktop notifications and stay up to date on the latest health and fitness advice.

Great!

Click the 'Allow' Button Above

Awesome!

You're all set.