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October 5, 2021 · 12 Comments

Vegan Teff Gingerbread

Dessert· Gluten-free· No Added Oil· Soy-free· sponsored post· Winter

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1 How Are Your Holidays?
2 What About Gingerbread Cookies?
3 What ingredients do I need to make Teff Gingerbread?
4 How to make Gingerbread
5 Can I Make Individual Servings of Gingerbread?
6 Is teff flour good for baking?
7 What is the difference between white and brown teff flour?
8 Does teff flour go bad?
9 More teff recipes
10 Gluten-free and Vegan Teff Gingerbread
10.1 Ingredients 1x2x3x
10.1.1 Dry Ingredients:
10.1.2 Wet Ingredients:
10.2 Instructions
10.3 Nutrition
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Isn’t about time to take a break from all the holiday bustle?  I think you should enjoy a piece of gluten-free vegan teff gingerbread.

Sit in your favorite chair, with a hot tea, and watch it snow, or just enjoy the fireplace. Happy holidays! 

Vegan Gluten-free Gingerbread Made with Teff Flour

Please note that this post is sponsored by The Teff Company, the makers of Maskal Teff™ products.

If you can’t find them in your local store you can order Maskal Teff™ products on Amazon.

How Are Your Holidays?

The past few months have been whooshing by for me. But for now, I’m planning on curling up with a plate of this spicy and moist cake.

But don’t worry, I’ll only stay cocooned for a little while with a comforting hot drink in one hand.

What About Gingerbread Cookies?

I’m not a huge fan of gingerbread cookies because they are usually a little dry for me.

But I love a pan of moist and spicy gingerbread cake. The flavors scream winter.

It’s so easy to make that you can take it to all the parties you get invited to, plus this recipe is gluten-free.

What ingredients do I need to make Teff Gingerbread?

Teff gingerbread needs both dry and wet ingredients, and you’ll be mixing each group first before you mix them all together.

Dry Ingredients

  • Maskal Brown Teff Flour
  • Gluten-free baking mix (I used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1)
  • Brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • Ground ginger
  • Baking soda
  • Cinnamon
  • Ground cloves
  • Ground allspice
  • Salt
  • Ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • Unsweetened nondairy milk
  • Avocado oil or other mild flavored oil (*or use mashed pumpkin or sweet potato to make oil-free)
  • Molasses
  • Ground flax seeds mixed with warm water
  • Vanilla

How to make Gingerbread

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a square pan and/or line with parchment paper. (I like to use one that has a tart pan bottom so it’s easy to get it out.)

Mix the dry ingredients together in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Then mix the wet ingredients in a small mixing bowl.

Add the dry to the wet and mix well.

Carefully scrape the batter into the prepared pan and even out the top.

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when stuck into the center.

Vegan Gluten-free Gingerbread Made with Teff Flour

Can I Make Individual Servings of Gingerbread?

You can also try making these in muffin pans. They would be easy to serve to a classroom of kids or as a snack at your holiday cocktail party.

Is teff flour good for baking?

Yes, and it works so well with chocolate, coffee, and holiday spices. You may use teff flour in gluten-free cakes, brownies, and cookies.

It gives your desserts a delectably moist and deep flavor, as it does this vegan gingerbread!

What is the difference between white and brown teff flour?

There’s no difference, nutritionally. But when you add brown teff to the batter, it becomes darker and makes it difficult to know when your baked goodie is done.

The white (ivory) teff flour is lighter and turns the batter color lighter, too, although t’s still slightly darker than white wheat flour.

In terms of taste, ivory teff has a slightly sweet and milder flavor, while brown teff is a little more earthy.

Does teff flour go bad?

Yes. Teff flour can last 4 months up to 1 year if you store it properly. Many recommend keeping it in an airtight container and storing it in the freezer.

Brown Teff Flour in Brown Ceramic Bowl
Brown teff flour: makes your gingerbread look chocolatey

More teff recipes

  • Gluten-Free Vegan Teff Brownies
  • Teff Crepes
  • Savory Southwest Teff and Steel-Cut Oats
  • Gluten-Free Vegan Teff Oat Rolls
  • Chai-Spiced Teff Waffles
  • Teff Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Vanilla Gluten-free Vegan Pizzelles
  • Apple Teff Pancakes with Homemade Date Caramel Syrup
  • Pumpkin Pie with a Teff Flour Pecan Crust
  • Gluten Free Vegan Irish Soda Bread
  • Gluten-free Vegan Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes with No Added Oil!
  • Vegan Chocolate Blintzes Stuffed with Vanilla Nut Cream
  • Gluten-free Vegan Teff Stuffing
  • Savory Southwest Teff and Steel-Cut Oats
Vegan Gluten-free Gingerbread Made with Teff Flour
Vegan Gluten-free Gingerbread Made with Teff Flour

Gluten-free and Vegan Teff Gingerbread

Kathy Hester
Once the weather gets colder, all I want to do is curl up in front of the fireplace with a piping hot cup of tea and a spicy piece of gingerbread. Not the cookie type that they make all the beautiful holiday houses out of, but a moist cake flavored with spices and molasses. Make this recipe for any holiday gathering you might be having. It’s even gluten-free and vegan so it’s on almost everyone’s can eat list!
4.41 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Maskal Brown Teff Flour
  • 1 cup gluten-free baking mix I used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened nondairy milk
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil or other mild flavored oil *or use mashed pumpkin or sweet potato to make oil-free
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds mixed with 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a square pan and/or line with parchment paper. I like to use one that has a tart pan bottom so it’s easy to get it out.
  • Mix the dry ingredients together in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Then mix the wet ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
  • Add the dry to the wet and mix well.
  • Carefully scrape the batter into the prepared pan and even out the top.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when stuck into the center.
  • Note: You could fancy this up by serving with some chopped candied ginger or sprinkling some powdered sugar on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 245mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22g
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Comments

  1. Teresa says

    December 2, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    That looks just perfect! I love a moist gingerbread with a tender crumb and you seem to have cracked the code for a vegan/g-f version.

    Reply
  2. Deb says

    December 16, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    This looks delish! What can I sub the teff flour and “baking mix” for?

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      December 16, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      It should work with whole wheat pastry flour if that’s what you mean. If not can you clarify what you’re looking for?

      Reply
  3. mike e says

    November 19, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    Before “Gluten-free”, Joy of Cooking had a recipe for Gingerbread with rice flour; because it was the best. Gingerbread is just a good idea for everyone.

    Reply
  4. Svie says

    December 7, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    Hi. This looks great. Do you know if I could freeze this for a week before serving?

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      December 7, 2018 at 11:16 pm

      I haven’t frozen it before, but it should work.

      Reply
  5. Alisa Fleming says

    December 13, 2018 at 11:22 am

    I have a whole bag of teff and I’ve been wondering what to make with it. This looks like a delicious solution! Gingerbread is one of my favorites.

    Reply
  6. Edina Cservenkova says

    May 10, 2019 at 4:40 pm

    Is 1 cup of baking mix correct? I thought this is normally just half a teaspoonful??

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      June 18, 2019 at 12:04 pm

      It’s not baking powder or baking soda, but a gluten-free baking blend of flours that replaces wheat flour.

      Reply
  7. Yolanda Stanford says

    February 19, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    I love how simple this recipe seems to be, and I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  8. Henrietta says

    December 13, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    Is there a substitute for the baking mix?

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      December 13, 2020 at 5:44 pm

      You can use whole wheat pastry flour.

      Reply

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