Light And Healthy Cookies Recipe

Craving cookies without the guilt? These crispy, light, and healthy cookies are made with just rice cereal and rolled oats – no flour needed! Perfect for calorie-conscious bakers, they're surprisingly delicious and satisfying. A quick and easy recipe ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 21 mins
Calories 48 kcal
Protein 2g
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Light And Healthy Cookies 79

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Ingredients for Light And Healthy Cookies

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How to Make Light And Healthy Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rice cereal, rolled oats, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined and the cereal and oats are lightly coated.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  5. Place the cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
  6. Slightly flatten each cookie ball with a fork.
  7. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Light And Healthy Cookies?

Light And Healthy Cookies takes about 31 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 21 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Light And Healthy Cookies?

Light And Healthy Cookies has approximately 48 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Light And Healthy Cookies?

The key ingredients for Light And Healthy Cookies are Egg Whites, Superfine Sugar, Crispy Rice Cereal, Rolled Oats, Baking Powder, Pure Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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