Healthier Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Healthier Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dash nonstick canola oil cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon into cup, then level off); 1 cup whole wheat flour (spoon into cup and level off); 1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger (or more!); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup hot water; 1 cup molasses; 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons canola oil

Servings: persons

1 dash nonstick canola oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon into cup, then level off)
1 cup whole wheat flour (spoon into cup and level off)
1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger (or more!)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
2 tablespoons canola oil

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["Because lowfat recipes are very sensitive, follow all the measuring and mixing instructions exactly, or you may get a heavy, dry result.", "Measure flour by spooning it gently into the measuring cup, then leveling off.", "Place oven rack at center position and preheat oven to 350u00b0.", "Spray 8 x 8"" square nonstick baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.", "Combine flours, spices, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl and stir lightly with a fork.", "In another bowl, combine water, molasses, brown sugar, applesauce, egg and oil and beat with a mixer on high speed until mixture is frothy (about 2 minutes).", "Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients.", "Pour the wet into the dry and stir gently, just enough to moisten thoroughly.", "Pour batter into prepared pan, level gently, and place in oven.", "Bake 50 minutes or until the top springs back when touched gently and edges pull away from the sides of the pan.", "Be careful not to overbake.", "Serve warm or cold, plain, sprinkled with confectioner's sugar, or with the dessert sauce of your choice.", "I like it best warm with some slightly runny fruit preserves on top."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dash nonstick canola oil cooking spray, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon into cup, then level off), 1 cup whole wheat flour (spoon into cup and level off), 1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger (or more!), and more.

Yes, Healthier Gingerbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Healthier Gingerbread

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