Sunday, 22 December 2024

Healthy Christmas Pudding

 

Healthy Christmas Pudding

Healthy Christmas Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup flax seeds
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds
  • 1/4 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup chopped dates
  • 1/4 cup chopped figs
  • 1/4 cup chopped prunes
  • 1/4 cup chopped apples
  • 1/4 cup chopped pears
  • 1/4 cup chopped pineapple
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  3. Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  4. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 200-250
  • Protein: 10-15g
  • Carbohydrates: 30-35g
  • Fiber: 10-15g
  • Vitamin A: 20-25% of the daily value
  • Vitamin C: 15-20% of the daily value
  • Potassium: 10-15% of the daily value

Tips:

  • You can use any combination of fruits and nuts you like.
  • To make the pudding even healthier, use whole wheat flour and whole wheat breadcrumbs.
  • You can also add other healthy ingredients, such as flaxseed meal, chia seeds, or hemp seeds.
  • Serve the pudding warm or cold.
  • You can also store the pudding in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy!

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