Pats Fruitcake Weight Watcher Friendly

Indulge guilt-free with Pat's Fruitcake, the ultimate Weight Watcher-friendly recipe that combines classic holiday flavors with a lightened-up twist. Loaded with vibrant dried mixed fruit such as raisins, apricots, and cherries, and naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and a touch of stevia or erythritol, this fruitcake delivers all the warmth and sweetness without unnecessary calories. Fragrant spices like cinnamon and nutmeg provide a cozy seasonal aroma, while a splash of vanilla and optional chopped walnuts add depth to the flavor profile. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make fruitcake is baked to golden perfection in under an hour, creating 10 nourishing slices that are perfect for dessert, snack time, or celebrating the holidays. Low-fat and packed with fiber, it’s the ideal treat for anyone looking to enjoy festive baked goods while staying mindful of their health goals. Keywords: Weight Watcher-friendly fruitcake, healthy holiday dessert, light fruitcake recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 250 grams Dried mixed fruit (e.g. raisins, apricots, cranberries, cherries)
• 120 ml Unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large Egg whites
• 150 grams All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons Sweetener (e.g., stevia or erythritol)
• 60 ml Low-fat milk (or non-dairy alternative)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 30 grams Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried mixed fruit, unsweetened applesauce, and sweetener. Mix well and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the fruit to soften slightly.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Add the low-fat milk and vanilla extract, and stir until combined.

Step 4

In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

Step 5

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the fruit mixture, alternating with the egg white mixture. Make sure everything is well combined, but be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

If using chopped walnuts, gently fold them into the batter.

Step 7

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Slice into 10 equal pieces and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(708.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1702.0

Total Fat 23.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2.5mg	0%
Sodium 840.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 355.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 179.6g
Protein 36.2g	0%

Vitamin D 30.4IU	0%
Calcium 254.8mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 2477.0mg	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: 12.1%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 79.8%