When it comes to soda, I’m a diehard Diet Coke devotee—so much so that servers at my favorite restaurants just say, “The usual?” and slide a crisp, ice-cold Diet Coke across the table. So naturally, I was curious when Oreo unveiled its first-ever zero-sugar cookie. Could it possibly live up to my beloved sugar-free beverage?

Coming nationwide in January 2026, Oreo’s first-ever sugar-free cookies will be available in Original and Double Stuf. The cookies get a little design upgrade too: a stand-up bag with individually sealed packs of two — perfect for sneaky midnight snacks. And unlike my beloved Diet Coke, these zero-sugar Oreos skip the aspartame, leaning instead on a mix of maltitol, polydextrose, sucralose, and ace-K for sweetness.

With 66% of Americans looking to cut back on sugar, according to a 2024 Statesman study, Oreo decided it was time for its first-ever sugar-free spin on the classic cookie.

So here comes the million-dollar question: How do zero-sugar Oreos compare to the real thing? I tried them to find out.

Do zero-sugar Oreos taste like regular Oreos?

One of the best things about Oreos is their no-nonsense simplicity — two chocolate cookies hugging a sweet vanilla cream. I’ve tried countless flavors over the years — regular, peanut butter, mint, toffee crunch — the list goes on. But no matter the variety, that classic Oreo flavor always shines through.

The zero-sugar Double Stuf Oreos I sampled looked just like the originals at first glance. No need to worry about grabbing the wrong cookie — each one is clearly stamped with “Zero Sugar Oreo,” so you can snack with confidence.

So, what sets these cookies apart — beyond the fact that they have zero grams of sugar? I loved the individually wrapped packs inside the stand-up bag, which made it much easier to avoid mindlessly devouring half a box in one go. And, of course, it’s a huge win for these treats to have zero sugar compared with the 13 grams in the original.

Now, do they actually taste like Oreos? For dedicated fans, the zero-sugar version comes surprisingly close. There’s a slightly lighter flavor (as you might expect), but the classic cocoa-and-vanilla combo is still there. My immediate thought? How fun it would be to set up a blindfolded taste test and see if even the most loyal Oreo fans could tell the difference.

There’s a very subtle aftertaste from the sugar-free sweeteners Oreo used, but it’s so minimal that it’s barely noticeable. It’s worth noting that consuming too many zero-sugar Oreos can have a laxative effect, so it’s important not to binge on a whole bag (we’ve all been there with the regular Oreos!).

The sugar-free Oreos had another surprising effect during my taste test — two cookies felt completely satisfying. While the new zero-sugar version is currently only available in the classic flavor, it wouldn’t be a stretch to imagine Oreo expanding the lineup if this first rollout proves popular. Consider me a fan.