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Whole Wheat Fresh Gingerbread

April 2, 2025

Whole Wheat Fresh Gingerbread

How to Make Whole Wheat Fresh Gingerbread

This fresh gingerbread loaf is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite, offering the warm, spicy notes of ginger and molasses, but with the goodness of whole wheat flour. It’s a delightful addition to your holiday spread that the whole family is sure to enjoy! This diabetes-friendly is a great option to bring to a holiday cookie swap or to serve at your holiday meal to celebrate the season.


10 min prep time


60 min cook time


12servings


1 slice

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, brown sugar substitute, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.

  3. In another bowl, combine the applesauce, maple syrup, vegetable oil, freshly grated ginger, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. Slowly pour in the hot water while gently stirring the batter. The batter will be thin.

  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

  8. Once baked, remove the gingerbread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Comfort Food
Holidays & Entertaining
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Nutrition facts

12 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 slice


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    150

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    6g

    8%

    • Saturated Fat
      1g

      5%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    30mg

    10%

  • Sodium
    220mg

    10%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    23g

    8%

    • Dietary Fiber
      2g

      7%
    • Total Sugars
      7g
    • Added Sugars
      5g

      10%

  • Protein
    4g

  • Potassium
    106mg
    2%

Ingredients

whole wheat flour
2 cup

brown sugar substitute
1/3 cup

baking soda
1 tsp

baking powder
1/2 tsp

salt
1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon
1 tsp

ground ginger
1 tsp

ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp

ground cloves
1/4 tsp

unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup

maple syrup
1/3 cup

vegetable oil
1/4 cup

fresh ginger (grated)
2 tbsp

eggs
2 large

vanilla extract
1 tsp

water (hot)
1 cup