Sweetened Naturally Stollen Twist
Experience the traditional flavors of stollen with a healthy twist! This no-sugar recipe uses ripe bananas and dried fruits for natural sweetness. Packed with wholesome nuts and spices, it’s a perfect holiday treat that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture. Enjoy the warming aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg while treating yourself to a guilt-free indulgence.
ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds)
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Powdered erythritol or monk fruit (for optional dusting)
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, applesauce, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix well until smooth.
- 3.
In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 4.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- 5.
Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- 6.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a rectangular loaf about 1 inch thick.
- 7.
Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- 8.
Allow the stollen to cool before slicing. Dust with powdered erythritol if desired.
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