Holiday Baking Just Got a Whole Lot Lighter
The traditional holiday cookie platter is notorious for its sugary overload, but this year's festive treat is about to shake things up. Introducing the ultimate twist on the classic holiday cookie: soft, subtly sweet ricotta cookies that are low in sugar and big on flavor.
By swapping out butter for coconut oil and maple syrup for refined sugar, these cookies manage to capture the magic of the season without feeling heavy or guilty. And with a mere 164 calories per serving, you can indulge in the festive fun without derailing your diet.
At its core, this recipe is all about finding that perfect balance between indulgence and wellness. So why not try your hand at baking these delicious cookies? With just a few smart swaps, you'll be enjoying a sweet treat that's as healthy as it is tasty.
Here's what you need to make the magic happen:
* 2 cups of flour
* 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 cup of coconut oil, softened
* 3/4 cup of maple syrup
* 1 cup of ricotta cheese
* 1 egg
* 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and get ready for a baking adventure. Sift together the dry ingredients in one bowl while mixing up the wet ingredients in another. Then, combine the two mixtures and hand-mix until everything comes together.
Using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop, portion out cookie dough balls onto parchment paper and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until they're lightly golden brown on the bottom. Let them cool before topping with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or even shredded coconut – the choice is yours!
The nutritional lowdown: each serving packs a whopping 3 grams of protein, 58 milligrams of potassium, and just 20 grams of carbs – not bad for a cookie, right?
The traditional holiday cookie platter is notorious for its sugary overload, but this year's festive treat is about to shake things up. Introducing the ultimate twist on the classic holiday cookie: soft, subtly sweet ricotta cookies that are low in sugar and big on flavor.
By swapping out butter for coconut oil and maple syrup for refined sugar, these cookies manage to capture the magic of the season without feeling heavy or guilty. And with a mere 164 calories per serving, you can indulge in the festive fun without derailing your diet.
At its core, this recipe is all about finding that perfect balance between indulgence and wellness. So why not try your hand at baking these delicious cookies? With just a few smart swaps, you'll be enjoying a sweet treat that's as healthy as it is tasty.
Here's what you need to make the magic happen:
* 2 cups of flour
* 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 cup of coconut oil, softened
* 3/4 cup of maple syrup
* 1 cup of ricotta cheese
* 1 egg
* 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and get ready for a baking adventure. Sift together the dry ingredients in one bowl while mixing up the wet ingredients in another. Then, combine the two mixtures and hand-mix until everything comes together.
Using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop, portion out cookie dough balls onto parchment paper and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until they're lightly golden brown on the bottom. Let them cool before topping with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or even shredded coconut – the choice is yours!
The nutritional lowdown: each serving packs a whopping 3 grams of protein, 58 milligrams of potassium, and just 20 grams of carbs – not bad for a cookie, right?
she used this super healthy recipe & it didn't taste like cardboard or anything lol anyway i think its so cool that ppl r trying to make healthier versions of holiday treats cuz lets be real we all wanna indulge a bit but not feel guilty about it at the same time. and 164 calories per serving? thats like, crazy low 
i've always felt guilty about devouring those sugar cookies in one sitting now these ricotta cookies sound like the perfect compromise - still sweet but without all the guilt 
164 calories per serving is actually kinda impressive too, can't wait to try making them out this weekend 
. I love that they're only 164 calories per serving - it's not about depriving ourselves of the festive fun, but finding that balance between indulgence and wellness 
. I'm definitely gonna try making these cookies for my fam and friends this year... btw, i've been having a pretty tough holiday season so far, losing my fave aunt a few weeks ago has been super hard 
. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good ricotta cheese fix? It's like a little taste of heaven in every bite 
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i mean we all know sugar cookies can be super bad for us but these ones seem like they have some actual nutritional benefits. the fact that they only have 164 calories per serving is crazy! and i love how they use ricotta cheese to make them extra creamy. i never thought id say this but im actually kinda excited to try baking some of these cookies now 
It's like the perfect substitute for butter! I'm def adding this recipe to my holiday baking lineup ASAP 
just when u think cookies cant get any better! these ricotta cookies sound like the perfect compromise between indulgence & wellness 
low sugar & still packed with flavor 
164 calories per serving? that's like a cookie sin 
gotta try these ASAP! 
. The idea of swapping out butter and refined sugar is genius - our bodies are just trying to cope with the constant onslaught of processed foods, right? Anyway, I'm excited to try these ricotta cookies out myself, they sound like a game-changer for anyone looking to indulge in some festive fun without feeling too guilty about it 
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. Give me all the sugar and calories, I'm good!
I've been trying to cut back on sweets during the holidays anyway. The fact that they're only 164 calories per serving is amazing. Plus, using coconut oil and maple syrup is a great swap from butter and refined sugar. And let's be real, who doesn't love ricotta cheese? 
? Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of indulging in some festive treats without feeling guilty 
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. It adds such a nice tanginess to the cookies that balances out the sweetness from the maple syrup. And 164 calories per serving? That's actually pretty reasonable for a holiday treat 