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Oreo has done it all: Peeps, watermelons, and even jelly donuts. But the popular cookie brand is reaching a new customer base with its latest product.
Mondelez introduced Oreo Zero Sugar Cookies on Tuesday, December 9th. Oreos, which will be released in January 2026, will feature a slightly new design with “zero sugar” pressed into the cookie.
Mondelēz spent nearly four years creating sugar-free treats to give consumers the classic Oreo experience they enjoy in cookies, according to a statement from the brand obtained by USA TODAY.
Here’s what you need to know to get sugar-free cookies.
When will sugar-free Oreos be available?
Starting in January 2026, Original Zero Sugar Oreos and Double Stuff Zero Sugar Oreos will be available at retail stores nationwide, according to a news release. Sugar-free options will be available permanently, according to a news release.
Customers can purchase cookies early on the Oreo website. A bag of 20 cookies costs $5.29.
What are unsweetened Oreos made of?
According to Oreo’s website, sugar-free Oreo cookies are sweetened with maltitol (a sugar alcohol), polydextrose (a complex carbohydrate made from glucose), sucralose (a zero-calorie sugar substitute), and Ace-K (a zero-calorie artificial sweetener). This cookie does not contain aspartame, a common artificial sweetener that has recently been linked to a possible cancer-causing carcinogen.
According to the brand’s website, one unsweetened Oreo has about 45 calories. For comparison, a regular Oreo cookie has about 53 calories.
Greta Cross is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. Story ideas? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
