Fit-IQ 12/01
Which traditional Christmas dessert is highest in calories?
A. Figgy Pudding
B. Fruitcake
C. Yule Log Cake (Buche de Noel)
Answer:
- Figgy Pudding, according to this recipe (which appears to be the real deal) has 285 calories for 1/15th of the pudding.
- Fruitcake, made according to tradition, is 546 calories for 1/15th of the fruitcake recipe.
- Buche de Noel is a flourless cake in the shape of a yule log and comes to 254 calories for 1/12th of the cake.
So the answer is C! Of course Figgy Pudding and Fruitcake are very dense and rich, so it follows that they'd be higher in calories. Whatever traditional desserts you choose to indulge in this season, use reasonable portion sizes and savor the flavor. Remember, what makes a treat worth it is that it is, indeed, a treat. Step over the store bought pies. Ignore the dried bakery cakes. Forget about the dozen donuts sitting on the staff table. Save your calories for the homemade deliciousness that is some of these traditional recipes with a history!
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