1-Calorie Meringue
Sleepy Lynx

1-Calorie Meringue

173Min
20Servings
1Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianGluten freeKid friendlygluten-freedairy-freevegetarian
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Equipment

oven
baking sheet
parchment paper
mixing bowl
whisk
electric hand mixer
spatula
measuring spoon

Ingredients

Meringue Base

egg whites (room_temperature)

100 g

sugar (granulated)

100 g

vanilla extract (liquid)

3 g

Optional Topping

Oreo cookies (crushed, cream_removed)

4 piece

Instructions

1

Preheat oven

Preheat your oven to 90°C (195°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

10 min90°C
2

Whip egg whites

In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form using an electric mixer or whisk.

5 min
Make sure bowl and beaters are completely grease-free for best results
3

Add sugar gradually

Gradually add sugar while continuing to whip until stiff, glossy peaks form.

8 min
Add sugar one tablespoon at a time to ensure proper incorporation
4

Add vanilla extract

Gently fold in vanilla extract if using, being careful not to deflate the meringue.

2 min
5

Pipe meringue cookies

Transfer meringue to piping bag and pipe small cookies onto prepared baking sheet.

10 min
Keep cookies small (about 2-3cm) for the 1-calorie claim
6

Add optional topping

If using, sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies (cream removed) on top of meringue before baking.

3 min
7

Bake meringue

Bake at 90°C for 90-120 minutes until completely dry and crisp on the surface.

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Do not open oven door during baking to prevent cracking
8

Cool completely

Turn off oven and let meringues cool completely inside with door slightly ajar.

15 mintimer 15 min
Cooling slowly prevents cracking and ensures crisp texture

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: No reheating needed - serve at room temperature

Store in airtight container to maintain crispness. Can be frozen for up to 1 month

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