Today I am looking at some of the best low-calorie cookies that are available to buy in store! If you, like me, are watching your calorie intake but still crave a sweet treat, then you are in the right place.
Keeping to a low-calorie diet doesn't mean you have to give up on life's little treats altogether. In fact, adding a cookie or two into your meal plan can be a quite a smart strategy for sustainable weight management.
Having an occasional treat may help satisfy your sweet tooth, can help you if you feel deprived, and can even make your diet more enjoyable in the long run.
I've been researching cookies .... not a bad job really! I've looked at a variety of store-bought cookies that won't break your calorie bank and for each option, I've provided you with the calorie count for the cookies. You can then make an informed choice with what you are buying and eating.
Just remember that moderation is key. While these cookies are lower in calories compared to traditional options, they should still be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.
So, let's discover how you can have your cookie and eat it too – without derailing your low-calorie lifestyle!
Goya Maria Cookies
Goya Maria Cookies are a great choice for anyone looking for a low calorie cookie that isn't too sweet and has a good crunch. They work out at 70 calories for 3 cookies and are widely available throughout the US.
Pepperidge Farm Gingerman Cookies
These Ginger flavored cookies from Pepperidge Farm work out at 65 calories for 2 cookies. They are crispy with a nice ginger taste and are topped with a sprinkle of sugar making them pretty sweet!
They are available to buy from large food stores such as Walmart and Target.
Thinsters Toasted Coconut Cookie Thins
If you love coconut, then you are in luck! These Toasted Coconut Thinsters are thin and crispy and are made with real coconut. They work out at 75 calories for 3 cookies. They are not the largest of cookies, but they definitely do the job if you crave cookies but don't want to consume too many calories!
Siete Fresas con Crema Grain Free Cookies
These strawberry and cream flavoured cookies are grain free so good for anyone following a gluten free eating plan. They are made with almond flour and coconut oil and work out at 85 calories for 3 cookies.
They can be purchased from larger stores such as Target and Whole Food Market.
Lotus Biscoff Cookies
One of my favorite cookies! These small but delicious cookies work out at 75 calories for two. They are available to buy from larger stores such as Target and Walmart and can be ordered in bulk from Amazon.
Voortman Bakery Sugar Free Vanilla Wafers
These Vanilla Wafers are light and tasty and contain zero grams of sugar per serving. They work out at 85 calories for 2 wafers.
If you are looking to reduce your sugar content then this may be the cookie for you but if you don't like the taste of artificial flavor then you may want to steer clear! They are available to buy from larger food stores.
Simple Mills Sweet Thin Chocolate Brownie
These Chocolate Brownie flavored Sweet Thins are made with watermelon seed flour. They are crispy and sweet and works out at 70 calories for 6 thins.
They can be purchased from Amazon or from larger food stores such as Whole Food Market and Target.
Reko Anise Pizzelle
These Anise flacored Italian styles waffle cookies work out at 85 calories for 3 cookies.
They are available in a few other flavours including maple, vanilla and dark chocolate. Limited edition flavors such as white chocolate peppermint, pumpkin slice and chocolate mint are also available at certain times of the year.
They are widely available to buy in the US in stores such as Shoprite and Walmart.
Quest Frost Cookies Chocolate Cake Flavor
These gluten free frosted cookies are soft baked. They are high in protein and low in sugar and work out at 90 calories per cookie.
They aren't the lowest calorie cookie you can buy but some people following a low calorie eating plan like them as a sweet treat as they are high in protein ... so in theory they will fill you up more than traditional cookie will.
They are widely available to purchase throughout the US.
Oreo Thins
These Oreo Thins are a good alternative if you are looking for a lower calorie version of the traditional oreo. They work out at 70 calories for 2 cookies as opposed to 106 calories for 2 cookies if you were to choose the traditional version. Widely available.
Oreo Thins - extra stuf
You can now also get Oreo Thins Extra Stuff! So if you like the filling of a traditional Oreo but not the calories, then try these! They work out at 85 calories for 2 cookies as opposed to 140 calories for 2 cookies if you were to eat traditional Oreo extra stuf cookies.
Available from larger food stores and also from Amazon.
Nilla Wafers
These Nilla Wafers (the hero of banana pudding) work out at 70 calories for 2 cookies. They are also available in a mini wafers version - 10 mini wafers for 70 calories. They are crunchy and sweet with a subtle vanilla flavor.
Available to purchase from larger food stores such as Target.
Newman's Own Fig Newmans
These fruit filled cookies from Newman's Own are low in fat and work out at 100 calories for 2 cookies. If you are looking for a cookie to satisfy your sweet tooth then Fig Newmans may well be the choice to make!
Widely available across the US from stores such as Whole Food Market and Target.
Murray Sugar Free Shortbread
One of the lowest calorie cookies in this list, these sugar free, buttery shortbread cookies work out at 65 calories for 4 cookies.
They can be purchased from larger pharmacies throughout the US.
Goya Palmeritas
Also know as Elephant Ears, Palmeritas are like a baked puff pastry, sprinkled with crispy sugar. They are crunchy and buttery and work out at 75 calories for 3 cookies.
They are available to buy from larger food stores such as Target, Shop Rite and 7 Eleven.
Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookies
These classic buttery Chessmen Cookies work out at 40 calories per cookie.
Widely available to buy throughout the US.
Market Pantry Animal Crackers
A firm favorite, these animal crackers work out at 60 calories for 8 cookies. They are free of artificial flavors, colors and high corn syrup and are available to buy from most Target stores. Other Animal Crackers brands work out at similar calorie values.
Let me know if there are any low calorie cookies that you particularly like - I am always interested!
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