The Bottom Line
If you and your children are already accustomed to stone ground whole wheat products, Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Gingerbread Mix is an excellent find.
Pros
- Good source of iron.
- Easy instructions for gingerbread and gingerbread cookies.
- Contains stone ground whole wheat.
Cons
- Not as sweet as some children like.
- Has a gritty texture.
Description
- Mix comes in a box and can be bought in grocery stores and online.
- The mix is fat free.
- No trans fat.
- The mix is also cholesterol free.
- They offer free recipes and a catalog that you can get by calling them at 1-800-525-0177.
Guide Review - Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Gingerbread Mix
When thinking of homemade gingerbread, I think of the heavy, rich flavor of ginger and molasses fresh out of the oven. Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Gingerbread Mix gives healthy eaters a slightly different flavor - less sweet and more gritty with the use of stone ground whole wheat.The ingredients of the package mix are simple: whole grain whole wheat flour, molasses, brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cloves. There are no surprise ingredients or hard to pronounce chemicals in the all natural mix which is great news for concerned parents.
The flavor of the bread and cookies is different from traditional gingerbread and gingerbread cookies. The flavor is more wholesome with the whole wheat and less sweet, which is a shock to some children who are used to sweeter treats. The gingerbread can be sweetened up a bit with homemade whipped cream and the cookies can just as easily be iced to make both more palatable.
The good points of this gingerbread is that it's easy to make, convenient to store and use, and it's healthy. On the down side, those who are on a gluten-free or wheat-free diet cannot use this product and the flavor is not as sweet as some people like their gingerbread to be.
