Believe it or not, molasses, the thick syrup used in traditional gingerbread recipes, actually has many health benefits. It is rich in calcium, iron, and magnesium, can help us grow healthy hair, has cancer fighting properties, protects the heart, and even supports digestion. Ready to run to the kitchen the polish off the gingerbread cookies?
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Not so fast. Unfortunately, many gingerbread recipes contain white flour, loads of refined sugar, and butter, and those aren’t exactly healthy foods. The following recipes, however, are lightened up with healthier more natural ingredients, so you can have your gingerbread…and eat it too!
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
Healthy Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread Smoothie
Healthy Homemade Gingerbread Latte
Healthy Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake
Grain-Free No-Bake Gingerbread Cookie Balls
Gingerbread Pumpkin Bars
Gluten-Free & Vegan Gingerbread Cake
