Pritikin Fruitcake
Packed with natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients, Pritikin Fruitcake is a heart-healthy twist on a classic holiday treat. This low-fat, no-added-sugar recipe combines the moisture of unsweetened applesauce and ripe bananas with the hearty texture of whole wheat flour and rolled oats. Bursting with the chewy goodness of raisins, dried apricots, and dates, and spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, this fruitcake is as flavorful as it is nutritious. Optional chopped walnuts provide a satisfying crunch, while egg whites keep the cake light and tender. Perfect for guilt-free snacking or as a festive dessert, this easy-to-make loaf comes together in just 20 minutes of prep and bakes to perfection in under an hour. Enjoy a slice as a wholesome holiday treat or a year-round delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup mashed bananas (ripe)
- 3 large egg whites
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup chopped dried apricots
- 0.5 cup chopped dates (pitted)
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, mashed bananas, and egg whites. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Add the raisins, chopped dried apricots, chopped dates, and chopped walnuts (if using) to the batter. Stir until the fruit and nuts are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the fruitcake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice and serve as a healthy snack or dessert. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.9 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2389 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 507.4 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.2 g | 226% | |
| Total Sugars | 251.8 g | ||
| Protein | 70.0 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 4758 mg | 101% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
