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5 Guilt-Free Holiday Cookies Under 200 Calories

Published December 14, 2017
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A bowl filled with a stack of round, brown holiday cookies dusted lightly with sugar. The bowl is lined with white parchment paper. The cookies appear freshly baked, with a slightly rough texture. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published December 14, 2017
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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

 

 

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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