gingerbread (fat free)

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Gingerbread (No Added Fat)

 

Recipe By :Jennifer Raymond

Serving Size : 9 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Breads

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup pitted dates -- chopped

1 3/4 cups water

3/4 cup sugar or other sweetener

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ginger

3/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cloves

2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

 

1. Combine the raisins and dates with the water, sugar and seasonings in a

saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and cool

completely .

 

2. Preheat the oven to 350F. Stir the flour, baking soda and baking powder

together in a large bowl. Add the cooled fruit mixture and stir just enough to

mix.

 

3. Spread into a 9 x 9-inch pan which has been sprayed with a nonstick spray and

bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out

clean.

 

TIP - To keep the gingerbread light and tender, stir the batter only enough to

remove the lumps.

 

TIP - Serve with homemade or purchased natural applesauce.

 

Nutrition info per 3 inch piece:

207 calories

4 g protein

48 g carbohydrate

0 g fat

215 mg sodium

0 mg cholesterol

Servings:One 9 x 9-inch cake

Preparation time: 30 min

Baking time: 30 min

Contributed by Jennifer Raymond

 

 

 

Source:

" http://www.newcenturynutrition.com/public_html/nutrition/recipes/desserts/ginge\

rbread.shtml "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 210 Calories; 1g Fat (2.7% calories from

fat); 4g Protein; 50g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 317mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : This aromatic gingerbread contains no added fat. Serve it with hot

applesauce for a real treat.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 1440 0 0 0 0 0 1646 0 0