Gingerbread

Instead of the sweet dessert version, I decided to make a healthier breakfast version.

Makes one loaf - Serves 8

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 c whole wheat flour
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 1/2 t sea salt
• 2 t ginger
• 1 t cinnamon
• 1/2 t cloves
• 1/2 t nutmeg
• 1/2 t allspice
• 1 t Dutch-processed cocoa
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 T butter, melted
• 1/3 c light molasses
• 1/4 c honey
• 1/2 c buttermilk
• 1/2 c milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prep 9x9 baking pan. Combine all dry ingredients in medium bowl and all wet ingredients in small bowl. Mix wet into dry and bake for 40 minutes, or until done.

Gingerbread Pancakes

Serves 3

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 c whole wheat flour
• 3/4 t baking soda
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/2 t ground ginger
• 1/2 t ground cinnamon
• 1/4 t ground cloves
• 1 1/2 c buttermilk
• 1/4 c molasses
• 2 T butter, melted
• 3 T honey
• 1 egg

Directions

Combine dry ingredients in large bowl and wet in small. Mix wet into dry. Bake at 340 degrees.

These are a nice change of pace and lovely winter treat. Butter or a small amount of maple syrup enhance flavor.

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