Vegan Sticky Date Pudding

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 14
Vegan Sticky Date Pudding recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

250 ml soya milk
100 ml water
200 g dates
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
115 g vegan margarine
115 g soft brown sugar
200 g white self raising flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
100 g golden syrup
200 g soft brown sugar
150 g vegan margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
305
Sugar
31g
Fat
11g
Sticky date pudding is a classic British dessert that's typically made with butter, eggs, and cream. This vegan version of the recipe swaps animal products for healthier ingredients that don't compromise on taste. The pudding is moist and warm, with a rich and decadent toffee sauce that's perfect for drizzling. This recipe is a great choice for anyone looking to indulge their sweet tooth without the guilt!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180C.
2.In a saucepan, heat together the soya milk and water on medium heat until it starts to bubble.
3.Add the dates and bicarbonate of soda to the saucepan, stir, and remove from heat. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
4.In a separate bowl, cream together the vegan margarine and soft brown sugar using an electric mixer.
5.Gradually add in the flour, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and the date mixture, stirring well.
6.Pour the mixture into a 8-inch square baking dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden in color and a toothpick comes out clean.
7.Make the toffee sauce by heating the golden syrup, soft brown sugar, vegan margarine, and vanilla essence in a saucepan on medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce has thickened.
8.Serve the warm pudding with the toffee sauce poured over it.

PROS

This vegan sticky date pudding is a healthier version of the traditional recipe, lower in calories and fat but still just as delicious.

The recipe also has no animal products, making it perfect for vegans or those on a plant-based diet.

CONS

This dessert is still high in sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It also requires some prep work and time in the oven, so it’s not the quickest dessert option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Dates are a good source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, and may have health benefits such as improving digestive health and reducing inflammation.
The use of soya milk in this recipe also adds protein and calcium to the dish.

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