[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/","headline":"Traditional Paleo Gingerbread Loaf Recipe","name":"Traditional Paleo Gingerbread Loaf Recipe","description":"This gluten-free gingerbread loaf is easy to make in one bowl and has the same taste and texture as traditional gingerbread, but with wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients.","datePublished":"2018-04-05","dateModified":"2023-03-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Rebecca Baron","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/633db4fb7ed9d2590b227dabf72c5c29660269aeb3ce3e15c319a88a5df98ef3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/633db4fb7ed9d2590b227dabf72c5c29660269aeb3ce3e15c319a88a5df98ef3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"My Natural Family","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/mnf-logo.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/mnf-logo.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Paleo-Gingerbread-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Paleo-Gingerbread-2.jpg","height":778,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/","commentCount":"11","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/#Comment1","dateCreated":"2025-12-12 11:23:38","description":"I haven't tested it with this recipe and it doesn't seem like it would be a good sub for any of the flours.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca Baron","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/about-us\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/#Comment2","dateCreated":"2025-12-12 08:37:11","description":"Can I use almond flour?","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Nickii Olivares","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/#Comment3","dateCreated":"2019-12-21 21:12:15","description":"I'm not sure. I haven't tested either of those. I think cornstarch would be the better of those two.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca Baron","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/#Comment4","dateCreated":"2019-12-19 08:06:01","description":"Can another starch, like corn starch or potato starch, be used instead of arrowroot starch in the same amount?","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kat von Snickers","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/#Comment5","dateCreated":"2018-12-10 18:24:39","description":"I'm so glad you like the recipe. I'm sure they will work great for school lunches. Thanks for commenting!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/#Comment6","dateCreated":"2018-12-03 15:09:09","description":"So delicious! Kids and friends loved them! Doubled the batch and made muffins, baked for about 15 minutes. Will use in school lunches. Thank you!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kristie","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/#Comment7","dateCreated":"2018-05-22 09:25:41","description":"I love gingerbread and this seems a lot easier to make than cookies. I'm going to try it!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Tamra","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/#Comment8","dateCreated":"2017-12-11 12:02:27","description":"I haven't tried them myself, but I see no reason why they wouldn't work fine.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/#Comment9","dateCreated":"2017-12-05 10:10:57","description":"What do you think about other nut butters in this?","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Christie Clark","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/#Comment10","dateCreated":"2014-12-30 12:51:23","description":"You are so sweet! I have a long way to go, and you are my inspiration :).","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}}],"about":["Paleo Christmas"],"wordCount":675,"articleBody":"Jump to Recipe·Print RecipeSpread the loveThis Paleo gingerbread loaf is the perfect comfort food during the holidays. Nothing smells more like Christmas. And this is like 10 times easier than making gingerbread cookies. You'll love the texture and taste too!Have I mentioned before that I love Gingerbread or ginger cookies?  I probably did (1 or 10 times) when I posted my soft Paleo gingersnaps recipe, but let me reiterate for a moment or two\u2026I LOVE gingerbread.  I love the touch of spice that comes with each bite, the way it makes my house smell, and how it reminds me of Christmas time.It\u2019s a new-found love.  I don\u2019t remember eating it as a kid, but I am pretty sure I wouldn\u2019t have been a huge fan, but my mature adult tastebuds LOVE it :)!Not only does this recipe have the same taste and texture as traditional gingerbread, but it is also grain-free, and Paleo-friendly.It is made with high-fiber coconut flour, nutrient-dense cashew butter, and all the ginger and spices that make gingerbread taste insanely delicious!  It is also super-simple to make.  One mixing bowl and you are good to go \u2013 I love recipes like that!TipsI made mini loaves with this recipe, but it could be used to make muffins as well.  If you want a large loaf, double the recipe.If you don\u2019t have cashew butter, you can soak 1 cup of raw cashews for 1 hour in warm water.  Discard the water before using the cashews and blend all of the ingredients in a blender until a smooth batter forms.I'm sorry, but there is no substitute for coconut flour. People always ask, but it's a very unique Paleo flour and absorbs liquid like crazy and is like nothing else.You could sub the arrowroot powder with cornstarch, but then it wouldn't be Paleo.You could make a flax egg instead of a normal egg and it should work fine as an egg substitute. I haven't tried it myself in this recipe, but really it should be fine. I've done it with several other recipes with good results.If you don't have a mini loaf pan, you can use a muffin tin and decrease the baking time (makes approx. 8 muffins).I would love to know if you try this recipe and if you like it and - especially if you like the smell! Please comment below and let me know how it went!PrintRecipeclock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTraditional Paleo Gingerbread Loaf Recipe\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 Star\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 from 3 reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor: Rebecca Baron\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrep Time: 15 minutes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Time: 30 minutes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal Time: 45 minutes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYield: 8 1x\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCategory: Dessert\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCuisine: Paleo\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrint Recipe\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSave Recipe\t\t\t\t\t\tRecipe Saved\t(function(){\tfunction ensureSlickstream() {\t\treturn new Promise((resolve, reject) => {\t\t\tif (window.slickstream) {\t\t\t\tresolve(window.slickstream.v1);\t\t\t} else {\t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener('slickstream-ready', () => {\t\t\t\t\tresolve(window.slickstream.v1);\t\t\t\t});\t\t\t}\t\t});\t}\tfunction updateFavoriteButtonState() {\t\tensureSlickstream().then(function(slickstream) {\t\t\tvar isFavorite = slickstream.favorites.getState();\t\t\tdocument.querySelectorAll('.tasty-recipes-slickstream-button').forEach(function(el) {\t\t\t\tel.querySelector('.tasty-recipes-saved').style.display = isFavorite ? null : 'none';\t\t\t\tel.querySelector('.tasty-recipes-not-saved').style.display = isFavorite ? 'none' : null;\t\t\t});\t\t});\t}\tdocument.querySelectorAll('.tasty-recipes-slickstream-button').forEach(function(el) {\t\tel.addEventListener('click', function() {\t\t\tensureSlickstream().then(function(slickstream) {\t\t\t\tvar state = slickstream.favorites.getState();\t\t\t\tslickstream.favorites.setState(!state);\t\t\t});\t\t});\t});\tdocument.addEventListener('slickstream-favorite-change', () => {\t\tupdateFavoriteButtonState();\t});\tupdateFavoriteButtonState();}())\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDescription\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis is easy to make in one bowl and has the same taste and texture as traditional gingerbread, but with wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIngredients\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScale\t\t\t\t\t\t1x2x3x\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00bc cup coconut flour *\u00bc cup arrowroot starch *\u00bc cup agave * nectar (pure maple syrup * may be substituted)\u00bd cup cashew butter1 egg3 Tbsp molasses (unsulphered)2 tsp ground ginger\u00bd tsp baking soda\u00bc tsp Real Salt\u00bc tsp nutmeg\u215b tsp cloves1 tsp vanilla\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Mode\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrevent your screen from going dark\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInstructions\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Shift together the coconut flour, arrowroot powder, baking soda, and Real Salt.Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.Pour into 2 greased mini loaf pans.Bake 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNotes\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you don't have a mini loaf pan, you can use a muffin tin and decrease the baking time (makes approx. 8 muffins).Not all cashew butters are created equal. \u00bc cup coconut flour was the perfect amount for me, but if your batter seems really runny, add 1 more tablespoon of the coconut flour.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou may also like...Snickerdoodle Paleo Cupcakes with Coconut Flour RecipeDouble Chocolate Paleo Brownies RecipePaleo Snickerdoodles Recipe with Coconut Flour and Flax Seed Eggs"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Traditional Paleo Gingerbread Loaf Recipe","item":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/gluten-free-gingerbread-loaf\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]