BREAKING: Oreo Zero Sugar Lands, Promising Real Cookie Pleasure With No Added Sugar
I can confirm Oreo is rolling out its first sugar-free cookie in the United States. Oreo Zero Sugar arrives in January 2026 in Original and Double Stuf, as a permanent line. The company spent four years building a formula that tastes like the classic. The result is a cookie designed for mindful indulgence, with a crisp snap, a creamy middle, and no added sugars.
What It Is, What It Is Not
Oreo Zero Sugar uses a blend of maltitol and polydextrose for body and sweetness, with sucralose and acesulfame potassium to finish. There is no aspartame. A 22.6 gram serving lands at about 90 calories, with no added sugars. A regular 34 gram serving of Oreos is about 160 calories with around 13 grams of added sugars.
The cookies will come in stand-up bags. Inside, you get little two-cookie packets. That makes portion control easy, and it keeps the crunch intact on day three.
Launch timing: January 2026. Varieties: Original and Double Stuf. Permanent line in stand-up bags with two-cookie packs.
First Bite: How Close Is It To The Real Thing?
I tasted both versions this morning. The cocoa aroma reads classic. The wafers have the familiar dark roast note and a clean snap. The creme is smooth and sweet, with vanilla front and center. There is a slight sweetener echo at the end. It is subtle, not sharp. In a dunk with cold milk, that aftertaste fades almost fully.
Texture is the real win. Polydextrose gives chew to the creme, so it does not feel thin. The wafers hold their structure when crumbled, which matters for baking and icebox cakes. Double Stuf behaves like the old favorite, with a generous layer that spreads well for recipes.
Mindful Indulgence, Not A Hall Pass
This cookie is built for people who want the Oreo experience without added sugar. That includes snackers watching sugar, parents who want portion control, and dessert lovers who pace their sweets. It is also a strong fit for anyone who likes a two-cookie treat with their coffee, not a full sleeve.
You should still set expectations. Sweetness is dialed to an Oreo level, but it is not sugary in the same way. Flavor hits cocoa first, then vanilla, then a quick sweetener finish. Many will not notice it with milk or coffee. Eaten plain, some will pick it up on the second or third cookie.
Sugar alcohols can cause stomach upset if you overdo it. Start with one two-cookie pack, then see how you feel.
Compared to other sugar-free snacks, Oreo Zero Sugar tastes more like a true cookie and less like a protein bar. It is lighter than sugar-free chocolates that lean heavy on maltitol. It also beats many diet sandwich cookies on snap and aroma.
In Your Kitchen: Cookies, Crusts, and Cream Pie Dreams
This is where things get fun. Oreo Zero Sugar opens doors for classic desserts with fewer added sugars. Think no-bake cheesecake crusts that still taste like childhood, only lighter. Crush the wafers for a pie base, and you will notice the crumbs bind well with melted butter, thanks to the fat and fiber mix in the cookie.
Cookies and cream milkshakes get a lift here. Use unsweetened almond milk or a low sugar ice cream, blitz two cookies, and you get the swirl and the flecked look you expect. Icebox cakes, parfaits, and trifle layers also shine because the wafers soften on cue without turning soggy.
- Quick ideas: cheesecake crust, cookies and cream shake, trifle layers, banana pudding crumble
Plan your portions. The two-cookie packs are perfect for lunch boxes, office drawers, and recipe mise en place.
Recipe Notes From Testing
For crusts, use 1 and 3/4 cups of crumbs to 5 tablespoons melted butter, then chill before filling. For a shake, two cookies per cup of liquid gives a balanced taste. In frosting, finely grind the wafers, or the grit will show. In ice cream, fold in hand-crushed chunks at the end so they keep their edges.
Who Should Try It
If you love the Oreo ritual, the twist, the dunk, the crumble, this will make you smile. If you are tracking added sugars, this gives you room for dessert again. If you bake, it delivers the signature cocoa note without a sugar flood. If you want a sugar-free cookie that does not taste like a compromise, start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will Oreo Zero Sugar be in stores?
A: January 2026. It is a permanent addition, not a limited run.
Q: Does it contain aspartame?
A: No. The sweeteners are maltitol, polydextrose, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium.
Q: How many calories per serving?
A: About 90 calories per 22.6 grams, with no added sugars.
Q: Will it replace classic Oreos?
A: No. This sits next to the original and Double Stuf as a new option.
Q: Can I bake with it like regular Oreos?
A: Yes. It crumbles and binds well for crusts and mix-ins. Taste and structure hold up.
The bottom line, Oreo Zero Sugar delivers a real Oreo moment with a lighter load. The taste is close, the texture is on point, and the packaging makes smart snacking easy. It will not replace the classic for purists, but it gives dessert lovers a new path to pleasure. This is a landmark move in the cookie aisle, one that makes room for joy and control, in the same bite. 🍪
