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Grain Free Steamed Christmas Puddings – GAPS & Paleo Friendly

QuirkyJo by QuirkyJo
December 23, 2014
in Breakfasts, Cakes, Christmas, Dairy Free, Desserts, GAPS, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Health Tips, Holidays, Naturally Sweetened, Paleo, Thermomix
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Yesterday I said to my friend, “It’s three days until Christmas, and I still haven’t made my Christmas puddings!!” Yep, I’m afraid I’m one of those last-minute-Christmas kinda people… I truly don’t understand how anyone can begin to think of making Christmas puddings in September, it’s so organised of them. I’m so last minute that sometimes I wrap presents in pillow cases. Ha ha! (Well at least it’s environmentally friendly, right??) Thankfully, with these grain free mini steamed puddings, you can be unorganised like me, and make them at the last minute – they’re very simple and quick! 

 

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These puddings are perfect for those of us on the GAPS diet (as long as you’re ok with dried fruit), as a special Christmas treat. A dessert with a lot of dried fruit in it will contain a lot of fructose, so it’s important to have a protein rich meal first – not a high carb meal, or your sugars will sky rocket. It also helps to eat your pudding with some creamy coconut custard, so that the fats in the custard help to slow down the release of sugars into the blood stream. This way you won’t dump a massive amount of sugar in all at once, causing a big high then a big low. The protein in the almond meal and almonds will also help to balance the protein/carb/fat ratio to lower the GI. I know, I know, it’s Christmas and you don’t really want to think about all these things! But I thought I’d just let you know, in case you don’t want to end up in a sugar-induced coma after Christmas dinner. No need to tell your family and friends all that, though, just tell them the puddings taste awesome with custard. 

 

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If you are looking for a place to buy these kinds of wholefood, organic ingredients, I recommend checking out The Source Bulk Foods! They have a great range of organic products, are passionate about stocking Australian produce, and you can shop online or go to one of their 9 stores (and more stores to come). I love their zero waste policy and that they’re plastic bag free – you can go in to the shops and scoop out the ingredients from bulk bins into paper bags or glass jars (take your own containers if you like) and only buy just what you need. And because there’s no packaging, prices are generally lower than the supermarket. It’s foodie heaven! Check them out here.

Have a wonderful Christmas, everyone, and don’t forget to share your healthy Christmas treat photos on my FB page or other social media, with the hashtag #aquirkychristmas for your chance to win a Living Synergy Nut Milk Bag! Details here.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends! 

Take care, Jo xx

Grain Free Steamed Christmas Puddings
2014-12-22 06:03:14
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Ingredients
  1. 150g sultanas
  2. 80g dried sour cherries or dried unsweetened cranberries, plus extra for garnish
  3. 100g currants
  4. 30g activated or raw almonds, roughly chopped
  5. 200g kombucha or freshly squeezed orange juice
  6. zest of 1 orange
  7. 40g blanched almond meal
  8. 20g coconut flour
  9. 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  10. 1/2 tsp mixed spice
  11. 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  12. 55g tallow or coconut oil
  13. 40g apple, peeled & cored
  14. 2 eggs
  15. 1/4 tsp fine salt
  16. 1/4 tsp bicarb soda
Instructions
  1. Weigh dried fruit and almonds into the Thermomix bowl, and add kombucha or orange juice.
  2. Cook 6 mins/80C/reverse/speed soft. Remove to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
  3. Place orange zest into clean, dry Thermomix bowl and chop 20 sec/speed 10.
  4. Add almond meal, coconut flour, spices, salt, soda, apple, eggs and tallow or coconut oil into Thermomix bowl and mix 5 sec/speed 5. Scrape down sides of bowl.
  5. Add soaked fruit and nuts back to bowl and mix 10 sec/reverse/speed 3.
  6. Scoop mixture into silicone cupcake cups or small ramekins and place into the Varoma dish and tray, with lid on. Cups/ramekins should be about 3/4 full.
  7. Place 500g water into Thermomix bowl and place Varoma in position. Cook 25 mins/Varoma/speed 2.
  8. Allow puddings to cool, covered, and store in fridge until needed.
  9. Drizzle with Coconut Vanilla Custard, with a dried cranberry or sour cherry on top for decoration.
Notes
  1. I use my Thermomix to make these puddings - if you don't have a Thermomix, chop by hand, cook fruit gently on stovetop, and mix in remaining ingredients. Steam in a steamer or use traditional Christmas pudding cooking method.
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Coconut Vanilla Custard - dairy free, starch free
2014-12-23 04:14:48
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Ingredients
  1. 1 large vanilla bean, cut in 4 pieces
  2. 1 litre coconut milk*, homemade
  3. 4 Tbspns Great Lakes gelatine
  4. 4 eggs
  5. 50g honey
Instructions
  1. Place vanilla bean into dry Thermomix bowl and mill 1 min/speed 10, until finely chopped.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and cook 10 mins/90C/speed 4.
  3. Pour into a dish and cover. Refrigerate for an hour or so, to set. Don't worry if custard seems to curdle a bit or separate, it will come together when blended.
  4. When ready to serve: If custard is completely set and firm, warm first, 30 sec/37C/speed 4. Blend for 1 min/speed 9. If custard is still slightly runny, just blend without warming.
Notes
  1. *To make coconut milk: Place 300g desiccated or shredded coconut into Thermomix bowl, mill 10 sec/speed 8. Add 800g water blend 1 min/speed 9. Squeeze through nut milk bag. Put pulp back into Thermomix bowl, add 500g water, blend another minute and strain into bowl with milk. Coconut pulp can be dried in dehydrator, 24 hours on 60C. Blend in Thermomix for 1-2 mins/speed 9, to make coconut flour. Or store in freezer to use in cakes/slices/biscuits instead of desiccated coconut.
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Comments 46

  1. Karen says:
    5 years ago

    Hi Jo can you tell me what I can substitute the almond meal with. I have a son with severe nut allergy,
    Cheers, Karen.

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      5 years ago

      Petita meal should work instead 🙂

      Reply
  2. Brooke says:
    5 years ago

    Gave these a go last week and they are delicious! You would have no idea that they are grain free so good 🙂

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Fantastic Brooke! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Brenda Pearce says:
    5 years ago

    These sound amazing, I will definitely be making these soon

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Yay!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Marianne says:
    5 years ago

    Hello Jo, I would love to make this ahead, never good at last minute and as I don’t use Kombucha wonder if they freeze well as with orange juice they would not last more than a few days in the fridge – love the look of this recipe, thank you ????, marianne

    Reply
    • Bek says:
      5 years ago

      I would like to know if they will freeze well also

      Reply
    • Karina says:
      5 years ago

      Hi Jo, can you advise the best way to store these in the fridge, should I wrap in foil?

      Reply
      • QuirkyJo says:
        5 years ago

        You could wrap in foil if liked, I just place them all in a container in the fridge. They’ll last a few days, or you can freeze them.

        Reply
  5. Nicole says:
    5 years ago

    Hey Jo, I love the recipe. However, we are a nut free family, so what could i use instead of almonds. Many thanks

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      5 years ago

      Pepitas milled into a meal should work!

      Reply
  6. Judith says:
    5 years ago

    These look delicious. Just wondering how many little puddings it makes?

    Reply
  7. Trish says:
    5 years ago

    Hi Jo, I will be making these for Christmas but I was wondering how many serves this makes?
    Cheers, Trish

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Hi Trish! The recipe will make 10-12 depending on the size of your moulds. 🙂

      Reply
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  9. Jenny says:
    5 years ago

    Hi Jo, I am very enthusiastic about making these for Christmas Day. Can you tell me how many small puddings the mix makes? I will be feeding 12 people. Thanks!

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      5 years ago

      Probably about 10, but if you use smaller cups you could make 12.

      Reply
  10. lisa says:
    5 years ago

    Just wondering if these will freeze okay – so i can prepare ahead of Xmas day?

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      5 years ago

      Yes, sure can!

      Reply
  11. Judith says:
    5 years ago

    I don’t eat coconut. What can I use instead of coconut milk as a dairy substitute in all your recipes as it seems to be in all the recipes I like.

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      5 years ago

      Nut milk!

      Reply
  12. Lauren says:
    5 years ago

    Hello Jo,
    Would love to make the coconut vanilla custard egg free……would you substitute the eggs in your recipe with milled white chia seeds (mixed with water)???
    Thank you

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      5 years ago

      I wouldn’t use chia seeds in custard as it doesn’t go smooth. You can use arrowroot or tapioca starch to thicken (add double what recipe says) or you can make cashew custard without eggs and that works well.

      Reply
  13. Benita says:
    5 years ago

    Do you serve these hot or cold?

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      5 years ago

      Either!

      Reply
  14. Sandra says:
    5 years ago

    Made these a couple of weeks ago and kept them in the fridge until Xmas Day. Delicious. The family loved them.

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Fantastic Sandra! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Lisa says:
    5 years ago

    Just wondering how you would make the custard without a Thermomix? Thanks

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      5 years ago

      You can make it by whisking in a saucepan on the stovetop. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Nicola says:
    4 years ago

    Does it work making it as one big pudding? 🙂

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      We haven’t tried that but more than likely in a traditional steamer. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Nikita says:
    4 years ago

    Hi Jo,
    I’m wanting to find a christmas dessert i can have this christmas..i am dairy, soy, wheat, egg and nuys free as my 12 week old is reacting though my milk 😣 i don’t want to miss out on all the yummy food. What are your suggestions to changing your christmas pudding recipe? What can i sub for the almond meal and eggs? Thank you

    Reply
  18. Daisy Pierini says:
    4 years ago

    Hi Jo….
    could i use pepitas with walnuts to make the meal for the pudding? i would normally use almond meal, but my grand daughter is ana to almonds 🙁
    thanks Jo.
    Daisy x

    Reply
  19. Daisy Pierini says:
    4 years ago

    oh…. i cant use coconut flour, , as i get asthma from the flour but not the coconut flakes or milk etc.. only the flours?…

    Reply
  20. Roslyn Prout says:
    4 years ago

    Hi Jo, can I assume you can replace the egg with chia egg (or is there something better) in the pudding?
    Thanks for all your awesome recipes!

    Reply
  21. Janet Smith says:
    4 years ago

    Hi Jo, I am looking forward to making these for Christmas day this year. Just wondering what blanched almond meal is?

    Reply
  22. Janet Smith says:
    4 years ago

    Hi Jo, I am making these for Christmas this year. I have a mix of dried fruits which include those you mentioned as well as others such as prunes and dates. If I use the same quantity of dried fruits as your recipe I presume the recipe should be the same? Thanks

    Reply
  23. Jodee says:
    4 years ago

    Mine have come out rather soft can I put them in the oven to harden them a little if so what temp would be best I’m guessing quite low???

    Reply
  24. Jenny says:
    3 years ago

    How long should I cook if using a traditional pudding basin and steaming on thestove

    Reply
  25. Jenny & Bruce McWilliam says:
    3 years ago

    Made this for our family Christmas lunch yesterday. It is rare for me to follow recipe exactly, but I was short on time and did not want a flop, so I did. I also did not have ramekins so cooked it in my ceramic pudding bowl in the veroma ( checked the thermomix community recipes to get a timing). It was delicious and a winner with the whole family, especially my husband who was not looking forward to a sugar free Christmas, being recently diagnosed diabetic. We had this, and the Christmas cake, and a Trim Healthy Mama cheesecake (as well as turkey ,pork and salad) and this morning – his blood sugars were better than they normally are! Yay. Thanks for some amazing recipes, Jo and team.

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Yay Jenny! That’s fantastic to hear. Sounds like a wonderful, delicious, healthy Christmas! 🙂

      Reply
  26. Andrea says:
    2 years ago

    Hi Jo
    Could I substitute eggs for Flaxseed meal.
    I would like to try making this a Vegan Christmas cake.
    I’ve made Vegan Muffins using Flaxseed meal as substitute and it seemed really nice
    Your thoughts please

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      2 years ago

      Hi Andrea! 🙂 I don’t see why not! Let us know how you go. xx

      Reply
  27. Vivienne Webb says:
    1 year ago

    Hi. The link you have to the cranberries from The Source is to cranberries infused with sugar 😬😬

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      1 year ago

      Oops!!! Thanks for telling me! I meant to use this link:
      https://thesourcebulkfoods.com.au/shop/dried-fruit/organic-cranberries/

      Reply

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Macadamia Pesto

1-2 garlic cloves
160g raw macadamia nuts or cashews
60g fresh basil leaves
½ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
60g extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for storage
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
60g Parmesan cheese or 2 tsp savoury yeast flakes (opt)

Thermomix Method
Place all ingredients into TM bowl and pulse 4 times 1 sec/closed lid/Turbo.
Transfer pesto into a glass jar, drizzle some extra olive oil on top to seal from the air, and keep in the fridge.

Conventional Method
Chop garlic and nuts in a food processor until roughly chopped. 
Add remaining ingredients and process until desired texture is achieved.

Storage
Store in a glass jar in the fridge for approximately 1 week, or freeze for 3-4 months.

Variations
Nut free: Swap macadamias for a mixture of pepitas and sunflower seeds.
Salad dressing: To make this into a salad dressing, add 50g more olive oil, and the juice of 1 whole lemon instead of the 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Blend until desired texture is achieved.

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