Dieter's Gingerbread

Delight in the guilt-free indulgence of *Dieter's Gingerbread*, a wholesome twist on a classic holiday favorite. This recipe combines the cozy warmth of ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with the natural sweetness of unsweetened applesauce, molasses, and honey for a perfectly spiced, moist treat. Made with whole wheat flour and low-fat buttermilk, this gingerbread offers a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor or texture. Ready in just 45 minutes and perfect for 8 servings, it’s an easy-to-make dessert that’s ideal for health-conscious bakers and festive gatherings alike. Top it off with a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant, low-calorie finish sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 180 grams Whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 120 grams Unsweetened applesauce
• 80 grams Molasses
• 60 grams Honey
• 1 large Egg
• 120 milliliters Low-fat buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, molasses, honey, egg, low-fat buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the gingerbread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Once the gingerbread is fully cooled, dust it lightly with powdered sugar (if using) and slice it into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(640.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1269.3

Total Fat 13.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 224.6mg	0%
Sodium 2135.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 267.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.2g	0%
Total Sugars 130.6g
Protein 35.5g	0%

Vitamin D 118.2IU	0%
Calcium 435.3mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 2313.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.8%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 80.5%