Low Fat Apple Cranberry Breakfast Cookies Recipe

Start your day the delicious and healthy way with these low-fat apple cranberry breakfast cookies! Perfect for a quick breakfast on the go or a relaxing coffee break. A Weight Watchers inspired recipe, tweaked to perfection! Each cookie is approximately 2 points (1 point if you omit the walnuts). These chewy, flavorful cookies are packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with the sweet-tart taste of apples and cranberries. Get your baking on!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 29 mins
Calories 87.7 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Low Fat Apple Cranberry Breakfast Cookies

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How to Make Low Fat Apple Cranberry Breakfast Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 1 minute).
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs for 30 seconds.
  4. Add 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce and mix until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Stir in 1 cup rolled oats.
  8. Fold in 1 cup chopped apples, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
  9. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  10. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1 inch between each cookie.
  11. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

4g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Low Fat Apple Cranberry Breakfast Cookies?

Low Fat Apple Cranberry Breakfast Cookies takes about 44 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 29 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Low Fat Apple Cranberry Breakfast Cookies?

Low Fat Apple Cranberry Breakfast Cookies has approximately 87.7 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Low Fat Apple Cranberry Breakfast Cookies?

The key ingredients for Low Fat Apple Cranberry Breakfast Cookies are Light Butter, Dark Brown Sugar, Eggs, Unsweetened Applesauce, Wheat Flour, Table Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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