Pumpkin Gingerbread
When creating this recipe, I wondered if it was possible to make a truly diabetic-friendly gingerbread. I love those warm autumn and Christmas flavors, but traditional gingerbread can be challenging to keep blood-sugar-friendly.
Why this Gingerbread is worth trying?
Ingredients
Instructions
This gingerbread recipe preserves the classic flavor and texture you love, with a few healthy twists. I’ve added extra fiber to help slow down carb absorption, making it a better choice for blood sugar control. Plus, I’ve swapped traditional sugar for erythritol—a calorie-free, carb-free sweetener—so you can enjoy each bite guilt-free!
18 cookies D= 4 cm
- Pumpkin Puree, 160g
- Whole Wheat flour, 70g
- Wheat Bran, 30g
- Almond flour, 50
- Cocoa powder, 2 Tbsp
- Pumpkin Pie Spice, 1 tsp
- Cinnamon, 1 tsp
- Erythritol, 120g
- Eggs, 2 pcs
- Butter, 60g
- Honey, 2 tsp (optional)
- Baking powder, 1 tsp
- Vanilla Extract, 1 tsp
- Salt, pitch
- Orange zest from one orange (optional)
- In a mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, bran, flour, almond flour, spices, baking powder, and salt.
- In a blender, whip the eggs with erythritol on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
- Melt the butter and add it to the egg mixture, followed by the vanilla extract, orange zest, and honey (if using).
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients. The dough should be sticky but not runny.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let it firm up slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Using two tablespoons, scoop the dough onto a baking tray. The dough will be sticky, so avoid using your hands. Bake the cookies for 15 minutes at 175°C until slightly firm. Do not overbake, as the cookies will become drier as they cool.