Gingerbread is one of the most popular baked goods during December but you may worry about how healthy it is. This recipe makes some gingerbread that we found to be quite delicious using some healthier ingredients than many other recipes.
Try this on for size:
Two cups whole wheat pastry flour
One large egg (instead of two) and two large egg whites
One cup of natural brown sugar substitute like Sugar in the Raw
3/4 cup canola oil
This recipe cuts down the whole egg content and replaces the all-purpose flour and vegetable oil.
Fruit salad is another winter favorite but depending on the recipe it can range from moderately healthy to wildly fattening. Personally, I can’t get enough of the fruit salad my mother used to make, which wasn’t exactly healthy...
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