I love warm gingerbread for dessert, but we’re also trying to limit our desserts and when we do make them I try to lighten them up a bit. This Applesauce Gingerbread recipe is as good as regular gingerbread. A perfect dessert to enjoy on a crisp autumn night.
Applesauce Gingerbread
Preheat your oven to 325.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 ½ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 ½ cups applesauce
1 cup molasses
3 egg whites
Directions:
Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the applesauce, molasses and the egg whites. Stir to mix well. Spread batter evenly in a greased 9×13 pan. Bake at 325 for 40 minutes. Cool for at least 20 minutes. Serve warm with a light whipped toping. Makes 16 servings.
I was surprised at how delicious this gingerbread was! The applesauce helped make it moist and delicious. Since it was so healthy we added a little dollop of whipped cream on the top!
Good to the last bite!
What sort of desserts do you enjoy once the weather turns cooler? There is something about gingerbread that makes me think of autumn and cooler nights and lighting up the wood stove.
Nancy on the Home Front 
Looks so good! I love gingerbread! Pinned!
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This looks great, thank you for sharing. So many years ago when I was in scouts we made a campfire version with applesauce and a mix, and I have never forgotten that delicious taste. This will work much better for me now, I don’t buy mixes and haven’t had this applesauce version in 45+ years, like I said so many years ago!
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Melynda,
This is a great tasting recipes and I’m with you no mixes!
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I can almost taste that delicious looking dessert. I love all things ginger. I think I could make that gluten free. Thanks for bringing such yum to the party.
Kathleen
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Kathleen,
I’m sure you could make it gluten free, if you do please let me know how it turns out! 🙂
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Oh yum! I love gingerbread, and if it’s healthy I can eat more, right? 😉 Pinning this one to try it. Thanks for the great recipe!
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You’re welcome Meredith!
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I love how you “healthified” this recipe. Thanks for sharing on the #HomeMattersParty . I hope you will join us again next week.
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What a neat recipe! I pinned it…definitely need to try it!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
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I don’t eat a lot of gingerbread but this makes me want some! Pinning!
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Excellent!! My family loves gingerbread. Pinned to apple recipes also and sharing on Facebook. Best wishes for the weekend, Linda @Crafts a la mode
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Wow, this looks and sounds delicious! Just perfect for fall too! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Merry Monday! 🙂
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You’re welcome Christine!
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Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing on the Healthy Living Link Party.
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Your Applesauce Gingerbread looks so moist and delicious, we will love it. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
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Thank you Miz Helen for stopping by! I love your Full Plate Thursday! So many delicious recipes shared! 🙂
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I love how you have made this autumn treat lighter, Nancy! Your Applesauce Gingerbread looks absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.
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Oh Nancy! That looks delish!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 favorite Things on Thursday – link Party! Hope to see you again this week! Pinned!
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