How to make a Vegan Christmas Pudding in the microwave

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. chia seeds

30g breadcrumbs

70g plain flour

1 tsp. mixed spice

70g vegan margarine

100g soft brown sugar

250g mixed dried fruit

60g glace cherries

30g ground almonds

1 medium grated apple

grated rind of one satsuma

juice of one satsuma

1 tbsp. brandy

1 tbsp. sherry

2 tbsp. soya milk

1 tbsp. black treacle

Method:

  1. put 2 tbsp. of chia seeds into a jug and add 6 tbsp. of water, mix and set aside.

  2. put the following into a large bowl:-

    30g breadcrumbs

    70g plain flour

    1 tspn mixed spice

    70g vegan margarine

    100g soft brown sugar

    250g mixed dried fruit

    60g glace cherries

    30g ground almonds

    1 medium grated apple

    grated rind of one satsuma

    juice of one satsuma

    1 tbspn brandy

    1 tbspn sherry

    2 tbspn soya milk

    1 tbspn black treacle

  3. add the chia seed mixture and mix everything together very thoroughly.

  4. put mixture into a 2 pint pudding bowl

  5. cover with a lid with a vent, or cover with clingfilm and pierce one hole with a sharp knife.

  6. for a 750 microwave (adjust if necessary depending on your microwave)

    6 minutes on medium

    rest for 3 minutes

    5 minutes on medium

    rest for 20 minutes

  7. scoop out portions and serve with vegan cream, custard or ice cream.

  8. can be stored for a week in the fridge and individual portions can be re-heated in the microwave for a few seconds.

Microwave Christmas Pudding