21 December 2025

Bake a gingerbread and win a FarmCamps weekend! 

At FarmCamps, it’s all about being outdoors, enjoying good food, and embracing the simple pleasures of life on the farm. And what fits that better than homemade gingerbread, made with pure ingredients and baked with love?

Last summer, Amanda from Healthiness Online stayed at FarmCamps Hoeve Luyterheyde. Inspired by the outdoor lifestyle and the calm of the farm, she headed into the kitchen and created a wholesome twist on classic gingerbread. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea, as a snack, or in the kids’ lunchboxes. And even better: this recipe fits perfectly with our delicious 'Smeer ’m naar de Boer' campaign, together with Frutesse & Canis ius. Read on! 

Why choose wholesome gingerbread?

Gingerbread is often seen as a “responsible” snack, but did you know that one slice can easily contain 13 grams of sugar? That’s about three sugar cubes. This causes a quick spike in your blood sugar, followed by an energy dip – not ideal when you have an active (farm) day ahead.

A good snack should provide lasting energy and keep you feeling satisfied. That’s why Amanda developed this wholesome gingerbread, sweetened with dates and apple syrup. Just as tasty, but a much more conscious choice. 

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Recipe: Amanda’s wholesome gingerbread

Ingredients (for 12 slices):

  • 250 g wholegrain spelt flour
  • 200 ml milk
  • 6 Medjool dates (pitted)
  • 2 tbsp 100% apple syrup or apple-pear syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp gingerbread spice mix
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla (from a vanilla pod) or vanilla powder
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: flaked almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
  2. Soak the Medjool dates in warm water for about 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the spelt flour, gingerbread spices, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla, and sea salt.
  4. Drain the dates.
  5. Place the dates in a blender or food processor and add the milk, apple syrup, and eggs. Blend until smooth.
  6. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.
  7. Line a loaf tin with baking paper (or grease it) and pour in the batter.
  8. Optional: sprinkle with flaked almonds.
  9. Bake for about 40 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let cool and slice into 12 pieces. 

Variation tips

  • Dairy-free: use unsweetened plant-based milk
  • Gluten-free: replace spelt flour with buckwheat flour
  • No vanilla at home? No problem, simply leave it out 

Bake, spread and win! 

With a slice of this gingerbread (with apple syrup, of course 😉), you’re all set for our Smeer ’m naar de Boer campaign, together with Frutesse & Canisius.
With the delicious syrups from these trusted brands, you can save on discounts and have a chance to win fantastic prizes, such as a fully arranged FarmCamps weekend worth €449. .

How does the campaign work?

Step 1. Buy a promotional pack of Frutesse or Canisius (you can participate as often as you like).

Step 2. Enter your unique campaign code on the campaign page and get a chance to win:

  • one of 6 FarmCamps holidays
  • one of 6 filled picnic baskets from Frutesse
  • or one of 6 syrup and cheese boards from Canisius

Step 3. There are six prize draws during the campaign period. If you win, you’ll automatically receive an email notification.

Step 4. The campaign runs until 31 January 2026. Campaign codes can be submitted until that date. Packs purchased after 31 January can still be used to increase your savings until 31 April 2026.

Start dreaming about your farm holiday 

Can you picture it already? Breakfast in the morning sun, children helping with the animals, and roasting marshmallows by the tent in the evening. At FarmCamps, you can choose from countless unique locations. From sleeping among alpacas at Alpaca Vorstenbosch to enjoying the ro lling landscape at De Verloren Kost in South Limburg – there’s a perfect farm for every family. Whether you choose a tent surrounded by nature or a comfortable glamping experience, the result is always the same: a relaxing holiday that recharges your energy. 

Join in!

So head to the store, bake this delicious gingerbread, take part in 'Smeer ’m naar de Boer', and make a chance at an unforgettable FarmCamps holiday.
👉 Want to know more? Visit our campaign page and discover all the details. 

Together with Frutesse and Canisius, we’re making your next holiday extra tasty!