SnackSwapperHealthy Alternatives to Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies
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3 healthier swaps
#1
Catalina Crunch
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
The chocolate sandwich-cookie ritual with 0g sugar and 9g of fiber doing the heavy lifting.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Little Debbie |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5g | 2g |
| Sugar | 0g | 27g |
| Calories | 140 | 280 |
- deep cocoa hit
- 11g protein
- 5g net carbs
#2
Quest Nutrition
Protein Bar - Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cookie-dough chew carrying 21g of protein and 14g of fiber under the hood.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Little Debbie |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21g | 2g |
| Sugar | 1g | 27g |
| Calories | 200 | 280 |
- fudgy-dense chew
- 21g protein
- 1g sugar vs 27g
#3
Justin's
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
The peanut butter cup, remade with dark chocolate and an ingredient list you can read aloud.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Little Debbie |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5g | 2g |
| Sugar | 15g | 27g |
| Calories | 210 | 280 |
- real chocolate treat
- half the sugar
- portion-built
Or make it yourself
DIY30 min
Black Bean Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
Steps
- Blend everything smooth
- Pour into lined pan
- Bake 350F 20 min
- Cool before slicing
Frequently asked
- Is Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies healthy?
- One brownie is 280 calories with 27g of sugar and those candy-coated chips on top — a dessert masquerading as a lunchbox snack. Dense, fudgy, and gone in ninety seconds with nothing to show for it but the wrapper.
- What is a healthier alternative to Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies?
- Our top swaps are Catalina Crunch Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Quest Nutrition Protein Bar - Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Justin's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, all with more protein or less sugar than Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies.