Appreciate the spicy flavors of gingerbread as a savory holiday side dish, in this recipe from the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center
Serving Size: 1 square
Yield: 12 squares
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ¾ cup tightly packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable or olive oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Butter and flour an 8” x 8” baking pan
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Add egg, molasses, buttermilk, vanilla, and oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour into the baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a test toothpick or knife comes out clean.
- Let cool 10 minutes in the pan and enjoy!
Nutrition Information / Amount per Serving:
Calories: 219
Total Fat: 7.5 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 18 mg
Sugars: 20 g
Protein: 3 g
Total Carbohydrates: 36 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 363 mg
Added Sugars: 18 g
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