Best 4 Nutty As A Fruitcake Healthy Version Recipes
Are you looking for a healthier version of the classic Christmas delicacy, fruitcake? Our comprehensive guide will provide you with an array of tantalizing recipes that offer a delightful balance of flavors without compromising your nutritional goals. Whether you prefer a dense and chewy texture or a lighter and airy one, we have carefully curated a collection of recipes that cater to various tastes and dietary preferences. From gluten-free and sugar-free options to recipes packed with wholesome nuts, dried fruits, and spices, our article will guide you towards creating the perfect nutty fruitcake that is both indulgent and guilt-free.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
NUTTY AS A FRUITCAKE (HEALTHY VERSION)
I hated fruitcake until I tried this. It took me 2 years to get the recipe from a friend at church. I am patient. It was worth the wait. A little history from Christmas Corner-Traditions: Fruitcake has been a holiday tradition for hundreds of years. The oldest references to fruitcake date back to Roman times, when the recipe included pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, and raisins mixed into barley mash. In Europe in the 1700s, a ceremonial type of fruitcake was baked at the end of the nut harvest and consumed the following year to celebrate the beginning of the next harvest. In the 18th century in England, there were laws restricting the use of plum cake (the generic word for dried fruit at the time) to Christmas, Easter, weddings, christenings, and funerals. Between 1837 and 1901, fruitcake was popular. It is said Queen Victoria received a fruitcake for her birthday one year, and legend has it, she put it aside for a year as a sign of restraint, moderation, and good taste. It is the custom in England for unmarried wedding guests to put a slice of the cake, traditionally a dark fruitcake, under their pillow at night so they will dream of the person they will marry. Fruitcake is full of healthy nutrients. The fruit and fiber in fruitcake is loaded with anti-oxidants, molecules that protect cells from disease and damage. The cakes contain a lot of sugar which means that water activity will be low, which keeps mold from forming and makes the cake last a long time. A fruitcake can last several months. If there's no mold, it's safe to eat, even if it has been around a while. But fruitcakes can't last forever.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Quick Breads
Time 50m
Yield 2-3 loaves, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix all ingredients, except condensed milk, in a large bowl.
- Pour the can of condensed milk over the fruit mixture. Mix well.
- Pour into well greased loaf pans(2 large or 3 small). Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cool in pans a few minutes before turning out onto wire racks to finish cooling.
- The longer this keeps the better it tastes! Enjoy!
- Note: These make great gifts!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 52.7, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 26.8, Protein 3.9
NUTS ABOUT FRUIT CAKE
Steps:
- In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal, fruit and pecans (if desired). Stir until well coated.
- Press mixture into six 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch pans coated with cooking spray. Cool. Remove from pans.
- Cut each cherry into 5 slivers. Arrange slivers in shape of flower on top of each loaf.
- In small bowl whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice. Spoon over loaves. Let stand at least 1 hour. Best if served the same day.
- MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
- In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Continue with recipe as directed above. Microwave cooking times may vary.
EASY PEASY HEALTHY FRUIT CAKE
This throw together" fruit cake might not cut the mustard against some of the more decadent fruit cakes, but is scrumptious nonetheless. I offer it to you as a perfect natural rescue remedy for any sugar cravings, or as a quick easy cake for those surprise guests who pop over for a cup of tea on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Most fruit cakes contain nuts, sugar and alcohol. This fruit-sweetened cake is nut-free and dairy free - good news for those of you with food allergies; and perfect for anyone wanting a healthier alternative to refined sugar-sweetened cakes. Fruit is sweet enough. The best thing about this cake - it is unbelievably moist. I have used rice and potato flours to make this cake easy and affordable. But it works really well with a buckwheat, tapioca, rice flour mix as well.Try to purchase mango tinned in natural fruit juice instead of sugar syrup. This mildly flavoured cake hits a sweet spot without making you sick.
Provided by The Blender Girl
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 Cake
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 160 C / 320°F.
- Put fruit, water and contents of the whole tin of mangoes (including the natural juice) into a saucepan.
- Bring to the boil and simmer just for a minute.
- Sieve the flours, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan and salt together.
- Beat the eggs lightly in your mixer and gradually combine all the ingredients together.
- Place in a greased round tin lined with baking paper.
- Bake for about 45 minutes to an hour until a skewer comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2544.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 423, Sodium 2763.7, Carbohydrate 595.4, Fiber 58.3, Sugar 67.8, Protein 43.4
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FRUITCAKE
I've made this quick and easy Christmas fruit cake many times during the past several years, giving it to family and friends for gifts. I also gave one to my doctor, and he claims it's the best he's ever tasted.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, combine the nuts, dates and cherries. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; add to nut mixture, stirring until nuts and fruit are well coated. , In a small bowl, beat eggs until foamy; stir in vanilla. Fold into nut mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased parchment-lined 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit. This will give your fruitcake the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the fruitcake tough.
- Bake the fruitcake at a low temperature for a long time. This will help the fruitcake to cook evenly and prevent it from becoming dry.
- Let the fruitcake cool completely before storing it. This will help the fruitcake to set and prevent it from crumbling.
- Store the fruitcake in a cool, dry place. This will help the fruitcake to keep its flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious and healthy fruitcake that your family and friends will love. Just be sure to use fresh, ripe fruit, don't overmix the batter, bake the fruitcake at a low temperature for a long time, let it cool completely before storing it, and store it in a cool, dry place.
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