Friday, November 9, 2007

Good-For-You Gingerbread


Good-For-You Gingerbread from Evelyn Tribole's Healthy Homestyle Cooking
9 servings: 166 calories each (.4g fat, 38g carbohydrate, 1.4g fiber, 3.6g protein)

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp ground ginger
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/2 cup lowfat buttermild
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 1/2 cup light molasses

In a large bowl, stir together the flours, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda.

In a small bowl, combine the egg whites, buttermilk, applesauce, and molasses.
Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer until combined.
Transfer the batter to an 8"x8"x2" baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes and then remove from pan and serve.

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