Diabetic Christmas Pudding

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 4
Diabetic Christmas Pudding perfect for the holiday season
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

240 min

Ready In

4 hr 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large carrot , grated
100 g prunes , pitted , chopped
100 g dried apricots , chopped
340 g mixed dried fruit
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon lemon zest
85 g dark brown sugar
100 g butter
2 eggs , beaten
55 g fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs
110 g whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
200 ml Guinness stout
2 tablespoons black treacle

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
370
Sugar
20g
Fat
12g
Christmas is around the corner and it's time to prepare the most delightful Christmas pudding. Here is the best Diabetic Christmas Pudding recipe for you, which is low in sugar and cholesterol and can be enjoyed without affecting your health. Made with whole wheat flour, dried fruit, and Guinness, this pudding is the most delicious comfort food you will ever have. During the holiday season, this recipe is a must-try for a wonderful celebration with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Grease a 1-litre pudding basin with butter and set aside
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrot, prunes, dried apricots, mixed fruit, orange zest, lemon zest, dark brown sugar, and butter. Mix until the butter is well combined.
3.Add the beaten eggs, whole wheat breadcrumbs, whole wheat flour, and spices. Mix well to combine.
4.Stir in the Guinness stout and black treacle until everything is well combined.
5.Pour the mixture into the prepared pudding basin and smooth out the top. Cover the basin with a layer of baking paper and foil, then secure with string.
6.Place the pudding into a large pot with enough water to come halfway up the side of the pudding basin. Cover the pot and steam the pudding for 4 hours on low heat or until a skewer comes out of the pudding clean.
7.Once cooked, remove the pudding from the pot and let it cool before removing the baking paper and foil. Turn the pudding onto a plate to serve.

PROS

This recipe is perfect for those with diabetes as it is low in sugar and made with whole wheat flour which helps in controlling blood sugar levels.
Also, the pudding can be made in advance and reheated effortlessly.

CONS

This pudding is heavy and rich in calories and has a long cooking time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Diabetic Christmas Pudding is made with whole wheat flour that is high in fiber content and helps regulate blood sugar. Dried fruit like apricots and prunes are rich in antioxidants that help in mitigating diabetes complications.

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