Christmas Cherry Loaf
This cherry loaf is perfect anyone that wants that Christmassy cake, but without the dried fruits! A quick & easy 1 bowl recipe.
No one should have to miss out on Christmas treats just because they're dieting! This lower calorie alternative will satisfy that sweet craving in no time!
Nutrition Facts
12 servings
1 slice
- Amount per serving
- Calories102
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.9g3%
- Total Carbohydrate 16.6g7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
- Protein 4.1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Yields12 ServingsCategoryDessert
200 g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 large eggs
120 g 0% fat Greek style yoghurt
1 medium banana - softer bananas work better
100 g frozen cherries
20 g honey
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
0.50 tsp ginger
20 g chopped nuts
1
To begin, preheat your oven to 160C.
Line a loaf tin with greaseproof paper and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder & bicarbonate of soda.
Once combined, add the remaining ingredients (bar the nuts) & mix well.
3
Pour your mixture into the prepared tin and top evenly with the dried nuts.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Serve warm with cream or ice-cream!
Ingredients
200 g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 large eggs
120 g 0% fat Greek style yoghurt
1 medium banana - softer bananas work better
100 g frozen cherries
20 g honey
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
0.50 tsp ginger
20 g chopped nuts
Directions
1
To begin, preheat your oven to 160C.
Line a loaf tin with greaseproof paper and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder & bicarbonate of soda.
Once combined, add the remaining ingredients (bar the nuts) & mix well.
3
Pour your mixture into the prepared tin and top evenly with the dried nuts.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Serve warm with cream or ice-cream!