Christstollen with a Healthy Twist: A Delicious & Nourishing Holiday Treat

This healthy Christstollen is a delicious and nourishing alternative to traditional fruitcake and is perfect for the holiday season. It will surely be a hit with family and friends and a great way to celebrate National Fruitcake Day.

Enjoy it as a dessert, a breakfast treat, or a snack any time of the day. So, go ahead and try this recipe and savor the flavors of the holiday season!

Servings

6

Prep time

20 Min

Cook time

1 Hr

Total time

1 Hr 20 Min

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Christstollen with a Healthy Twist: A Delicious and Nourishing Holiday Treat

Christstollen is a traditional German fruitcake that is enjoyed during the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a healthier holiday treat or want to try something new, this healthy Christstollen recipe is sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

• 180 g (1½ cups) whole wheat flour
• 60 g (½ cup) plain (all-purpose) flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 55 g (¼ cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 50 g (¼ cup) brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 150 g (1 cup) mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, cranberries, etc.)
• 60 g (½ cup) chopped almonds
• 60 ml (¼ cup) orange juice
• 60 ml (¼ cup) almond milk
• 60 g (¼ cup) unsweetened applesauce
• 85 g (3 oz) marzipan, cut into small pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 23 x 13 cm (9 x 5 inch) loaf pan.
2. Whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Stir in the dried fruit and almonds. Pour in the orange juice, almond milk, and applesauce, and mix until the batter is smooth.
5. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Arrange the marzipan pieces on top of the batter, pour the batter over the marzipan, and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake the fruitcake in the oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the fruitcake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the fruitcake to a wire rack to cool completely.

This healthy Christstollen is made with whole wheat flour, which provides fiber, and is sweetened with natural sugars from the dried fruit and orange juice.

Almonds provide protein, healthy fats, and nutrients such as zinc and vitamin E.

The almond milk and applesauce add moisture to the fruitcake and help to reduce the amount of added sugar and fat.

The marzipan adds a sweet and creamy texture to the fruitcake. Still, you can also omit it if you prefer a lower-sugar option.

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