Healthy Christmas Fruitcake Recipe

A Healthy Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

that's Gluten-Free and Grain-Free, with a touch of tea culture:

Made with almond flour, dried fruit, mixed spices and a little orange zest for a lovely authentic festive feel. There’s no added sweetener in this cake; the dried fruit ensure it is naturally sweetened. Even better, it’s pretty easy to make.

I have the easiest Christmas fruit cake recipe for you! If you need a healthy Christmas cake to whip up this Christmas I would highly recommend giving this recipe a try. All you need to do is make sure you’ve got all the ingredients on hand, so when you want to whip up the cake all you have to do is add all ingredients into one bowl, mix it together until it’s well combined and then pop it into the oven. That simple!

There is nothing more satisfying than baking your own cakes, desserts and biscuits for Christmas. This is a dense and moist fruit cake with a high ratio of fruit, which means you don’t need to use any extra sugar in the recipe. We also use ground almonds instead of  traditional white refined flours that make up most store bought cakes. The ground almonds are also gluten free and add moisture so we just need to add a small amount of or olive oil to make it complete. The dried fruit adds natural sweetness so there’s no need to add any refined sugars or sugar substitutes.

Recipe- Easy to make Healthy Christmas Fruit Cake. A healthy twist on a Christmas favourite. Gluten free and grain free

Ingredients:

• 600g mixed dried fruit
• 1 teaspoon green tea powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• Zest and juice from 1 orange
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 organic eggs
• 200g (2 cups) ground almonds
• 50g walnuts
• Your favorite black tea leaves for a festive twist

Method:

• Preheat your oven to 150°C / 300°F.
• Prepare a 20cm round cake tin with baking paper lining the sides and the base.
• Combine dried fruit, spice, orange zest and juice, olive oil, and eggs. Brew your favorite black tea and let it cool, then mix it into the batter for an additional tea aroma.
• Add the almonds and walnuts and mix through.
• Spoon the Christmas cake batter into your baking tin.
• Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Check with a skewer to see if it comes out clean; if not, bake for another 20 minutes.
• Cover the top if necessary to prevent over-browning.
• Cool, then remove from the tin and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.

This recipe is not only a healthy twist on a Christmas favorite but also incorporates the essence of tea culture, which has been an integral part of celebrations throughout history. The addition of black tea leaves infuses the cake with a unique flavor that complements the traditional spices and fruits, creating a delightful fusion of flavors that is perfect for the holiday season. Enjoy this gluten-free and grain-free Christmas Fruit Cake with your loved ones, along with a cup of your favorite tea, and savor the blend of flavors that bring warmth and joy to your festive table