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Breakfast, Sides & Snacks, Sweet Treats  /  December 22, 2017

Lightened Up Gingerbread Loaf

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We are just a few, short days away from Christmas and I can feel the anticipation and excitement rising.

Just the other day, Blake and I were reminiscing about our Christmas experiences as children. For me, I could hardly sleep the night of Christmas Eve. As a little girl, you bet I was awake and jumping down the stairs by 5:00 am. It wasn’t until my teenage years that I managed sleep until 7:00 am, maybe 8:00.

My brother and I weren’t allowed to wake up my parents until 7:00-7:30 am, so we just sat in the family room, staring at the Christmas tree. We would eat my momma’s homemade coffee cake, as we watched the clock and anticipated the day ahead. It was such a magical time. Don’t you miss those years? I sure do!

Although, now that I am older and the anticipation of Christmas presents has dwindled slightly (not completely), I can enjoy a whole new season of anticipation. I now understand the meaning of the Advent season much more clearly. I can wait, expectantly, for the return of Jesus Christ, my Savior. What a blessing that is! It’s certainly a reason for anticipation and excitement.

Anyways, back to today’s recipe. I am taking full advantage of the last, few days of this Christmas season. Hot cocoa, peppermint, gingerbread, eggnog, all the flavors of the holidays. In effort to stick with my Paleo-style diet, I wanted to make a healthy, gingerbread treat that was Paleo-friendly. Well, I’d say it was a successful attempt. On the first try, too! *high five*

Out of curiosity, I looked up the calories in Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf. Any guesses? Here’s the breakdown, straight from starbucks.com:

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (118 g)
Calories 400 Calories from Fat 110
  % Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 320mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 70g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 49g  
Protein 5g  
 

 

 

 

 

 

My Lightened-Up Gingerbread Loaf recipe contains close to half the amount of calories, and way less carbs and sugar. Here’s the breakdown:

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (1/10)
Calories 250 Calories from Fat 162
   
Total Fat 18g  
Saturated Fat 11g  
Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 37mg  
Sodium 54mg  
Total Carbohydrate 19g  
Dietary Fiber 3g  
Sugars 14g  
Protein 5g  
 

 

 

 

 

Not only is this recipe much more macro nutrient-friendly, it’s filled with healthy, nutritious ingredients. It’s moist, light, and packed with the season’s spices! A slice of this gingerbread loaf pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee in the morning, or as an afternoon pick-me-up snack. Either way, it’s pretty darn tasty!

Lightened-Up Gingerbread Loaf

Lightened-Up Gingerbread Loaf

Lightened-Up Gingerbread Loaf

Lightened-Up Gingerbread Loaf

 

What I used to make this recipe:

Bob Red Mill’s Almond Flour

Bob Red Mill’s Coconut Flour

Lightened-Up Gingerbread Loaf
2017-12-07 12:07:48
A healthy, low calorie version of traditional gingerbread. Stay guilt-free this holiday season by snacking on this flavorful bread!
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup almond flour
  2. 1/2 cup coconut flour
  3. 1 tsp baking soda
  4. 2 tsp cinnamon
  5. 2 tsp allspice
  6. 1 tsp ginger
  7. 1 tsp nutmeg
  8. 1/2 tsp cloves
  9. dash of sea salt
  10. 1 cup buttermilk*
  11. 1/5 cup molasses
  12. 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted**
  13. 2 eggs
  14. 1 tbs vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, molasses, and coconut oil. In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
  3. Slowly pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Add buttermilk and mix well.
  4. Pour the batter into your loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
  5. Once removed from the oven, let cool.
Notes
  1. *I like to make my own buttermilk from almond milk. Simply, add 2 tbs apple cider vinegar to 1 cup of almond milk (or another nut milk) and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. **Just barely melt your coconut oil and be sure to let it cool before mixing it in with your eggs. We don't want scrambled eggs in our gingerbread, do we?
Adapted from Natalie's Health
Adapted from Natalie's Health
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