Fruitcake with a Twist: A Healthy & Delicious Holiday Treat

Are you looking for a fun and healthy twist on fruitcake recipes this National Fruitcake Day? Fruitcake gets a bad rap, but this recipe adds a twist to the classic holiday treat that makes it healthy and delicious!

Make the perfect mix of fruity goodness without the guilt! Everyone will love it!

Servings 6

Author Catherine Polet

Prep time

20 Min

Cook time

1 Hour

Total time

1 H & 20 M

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Fruitcake with a Twist: A Healthy and Delicious Holiday Treat

Are you looking for a healthier and more delicious holiday fruitcake recipe? Look no further! This recipe is a guilt-free treat that everyone can enjoy. So why not try it and impress your family and friends with a nutritious and tasty treat? You won't be disappointed!

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, cranberries, etc.)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, etc.)
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginge in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2. 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.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Stir in the dried fruit and nuts. Pour in the orange juice and mix until the batter is smooth.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake the fruitcake in the oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. 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.

Notes

This healthy fruitcake contains nutrients from whole wheat flour, dried fruit, and nuts.

Whole wheat flour provides fiber, which can help with digestion and weight management.

Dried fruit is a good source of natural sugars providing energy and containing various vitamins and minerals.

Orange juice adds a burst of vitamin C and natural sweetness to the fruitcake.

The nuts add protein, healthy fats, and nutrients such as zinc, magnesium, and vitamin E.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

477.86

Fat (grams)

24.46

Sat. Fat (grams)

11.42

Carbs (grams)

57.65

Fiber (grams)

4.74

Net carbs

52.89

Sugar (grams)

22.22

Protein (grams)

10.15

Sodium (milligrams)

122.95

Cholesterol (grams)

122.51

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