Ingredients
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. unsulphured molasses
c. low-fat buttermilk or plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 c. canola oil
1 ripe Bartlett pear
Preparation
Step 1Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a 9-by-2-inch baking pan with vegetable oil cooking spray. In a bowl, whisk the flour with the ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves.Step 2In a medium bowl, beat the egg and egg white with the brown sugar until creamy. Beat in the molasses, buttermilk and oil. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until blended. Fold in the pear.Step 3Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the gingerbread comes out clean. Transfer to a rack to cool before serving.Step 4ONE SERVING : Calories 261 kcal, Total Fat 5.4 gm, Saturated Fat 0.6 gm, Protein 4 gm, Carbohydrates 50 gm