Mindful Recipe: Sticky Date & Walnut Pudding with Maple Syrup Sauce

Mindful Recipe: Sticky Date & Walnut Pudding with Maple Syrup Sauce

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🥘 Ingredients

For the pudding:

• 1 cup pitted dates (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, then mashed) -Buy BWFO Madjool dates
• ½ cup chopped walnuts – Buy BWFO Brocken Walnuts
• 1 cup wholemeal flour (or oat flour)
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of cinnamon & nutmeg

For the syrupy sauce:

• 3 tbsp maple syrup – Buy St Lawrence Maple Syrup
• 2 tbsp unsweetened almond butter
• Splash of lemon juice

👩‍🍳 How to Make It

1. Prep the dates: Soak in hot water until soft, then mash into a paste.
2. Mix the dry ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts in a bowl.
3. Add the wet ingredients: Stir in almond milk, oil, and the mashed dates until you have a thick batter.
4. Bake: Pour into a greased baking dish and bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes, until firm and golden.
5. Make the sauce: Warm maple syrup, almond butter, and lemon juice in a small pan until smooth and glossy.
6. Serve: Slice the pudding, drizzle generously with the syrupy sauce, and enjoy warm.

🌱 Nutritional Highlights

• Dates: Natural sweetness + fibre + potassium
• Walnuts: Omega‑3 fats + protein
• Wholemeal flour: Extra fibre for fullness
• Maple syrup: Adds minerals like manganese and zinc

🍴 Serving Suggestions

• Add a dollop of vegan yoghurt or coconut cream for creaminess.
• Sprinkle with toasted seeds or extra walnuts for crunch.
• Pair with fresh berries for colour and vitamin C.

💡 Mindful eating isn’t about perfection — it’s about enjoying swaps that feel good for you and the planet. This pudding is indulgent, comforting, and still nourishing.