Description
Chewy and flavorful ginger bars made with whole wheat flour and candied ginger, offering a delightful ginger punch in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 or 9-inch baking dish with foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and mix in the brown sugar until well combined.
- Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, flaxseed meal, ground ginger, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped candied ginger.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For a stronger ginger flavor, pair with a ginger beer and bourbon drink. Candied ginger can be found in the baking aisle or specialty spice shops.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20