Whole Wheat Gingerbread Loaf
This whole wheat gingerbread loaf is the perfect baked good to share with your loved ones this year! The flavor of gingerbread is as lovely as the smell. I grew up loving the little gingerbread muffins that accompanied Jason Deli meals, this loaf is reminiscent of that nostalgic food memory for me!
This gingerbread loaf is made nutrient rich with fiber from the whole wheat flour and almond flour. We are also using less sugar compared to more traditional quick breads.
This lower added sugar and additional fiber make this a fun and festive option that is blood sugar friendly, especially when paired with additional protein such as vanilla Greek yogurt, cheese stick, hard boiled egg, or a protein shake.
For serving, I love a simple dusting of powdered sugar, but this can be omitted. I also enjoy serving with a smidge of butter. However, I do have some loved ones that are sensitive to lactose, so I love using the Challenge lactose free butter spread to serve with. (Not sponsored, but Challenge did generously send me some samples to try!)
Whole Wheat Gingerbread Loaf
Ingredients:
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 cup almond flour
2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup neutral oil (such as avocado or canola)
1/2 cup molasses
1.5 cup plain, low fat Greek yogurt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup (packed) dark or light brown sugar
1/4 cup hot water
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350 *F. And whisk together the whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
2) Whisk together the brown sugar, yogurt, molasses, eggs, vanilla, and oil. Mix until combined.
3) Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until combined. While continuing whisk, simultaneously mix in hot water until the batter is smooth.
4) Grease a 8.5 x 4.5 baking loaf pan. Pour in the batter. Place in oven for 45-55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
5) Let cool on wire rack. Slice, serve, and enjoy.
6) Optional: serve with dusting of powdered sugar
If you try this recipe, let me know what you think! Drop a comment below or send me a message on social media.
