Low Calorie Macrobiotic Brown Sugar Cookies

Macrobiotic diet emphasizes locally grown whole grains, vegetables, and beans, and avoids processed foods and refined sugars.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Low Calorie Macrobiotic Brown Sugar Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Macrobiotic, Vegan Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsweetened Applesauce
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the unsweetened applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until a dough forms.
4. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Flatten each dough ball with the back of a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
8. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy these delicious low calorie macrobiotic brown sugar cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.