To New Endings and New Beginnings: A Low Carb Pudding

With the new year here, its time to start creating healthier habits and choosing your carbs wisely. However, eating healthier is not the only way to begin a healthy lifestyle. Using cookware that decreases the amount of carcinogen intake is also key. RJ Legend’s Mini Dutch Oven Pot Set features a durable enameled cast iron coated with 3 layers for versatile use, ease in cleaning, and high heat retention.   

Why Using Cast Iron as a Healthier Alternative

There are many benefits to using a cast iron pot. To name a few, enameled cast iron cookware features a high heat capacity with stellar heat retention, durability, etc. However, unbeknownst to many, cast iron pots also have a variety of health benefits. Some health benefits that cast iron cookware can have is its material. Made with iron, cast iron pots can add iron into your food, highly beneficial to individuals with iron deficiency or are pregnant. Moreover, cast irons tend to be chemical-free, giving the comfort of not having to worry about replacing your pot due to scratches and chemicals that may be released into your food. RJ Legend’s Mini Dutch Oven Pot Set is inclusive of all these features and is topped off with a premium presentation style that adds a classy touch to your dish and kitchen.

Low Carb Christmas Pudding Recipe 

Serving Size:             9

Prep Time:              14 minutes

Cook Time:              7 minutes

Total Time:             21 minutes  

Ingredients:

• Protein Muffin Mix – ¼ pack
• Chopped dried Apricots – ½ cup or 70g
• Chopped dried Prunes – 1.25 cups or 250g
• Sultanas (golden raisins) – ¼ cup or 35g
• Butter or Coconut Oil – 90g
• Brandy – 3/8 cup or 90g
• Powder or grounded cinnamon – ½ teaspoon or 3g
• British Mixed Spice – ½ teaspoon or 3g
• Nutmeg – ½ teaspoon or 3g
• Eggs – 1
• Orange – ½ an orange to juice & grate zest

Tools:

• RJ Legend’s Mini Dutch Oven Pot Set (Set of 3)
• Microwave
• Microwave Safe Bowl
• Mixing Bowl
• Spatula or wooden spoon to combine ingredients.

Alternative Ingredients/Brand Recommendations

• Dried Apricots – Mariani Mediterranean Brand (no sugar added, can purchase from Amazon)
• Dried Prunes – Sunny Fruit Brand (no sugar added, can purchase from Amazon)
• Sultanas – Food to Live Brand (no sugar added, is lightly coated with Sunflower Oil, can purchase from Amazon) or can use Golden Berries – Healthworks Brand (may alter flavor, can purchase from Amazon

Directions:

1. In a microwave safe bowl, place all dried fruit, orange juice, orange zest & brandy and microwave for 2 minutes, until fruit softens.
2. Add coconut oil or butter into microwaved mixture and stir until melted.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine your cinnamon, nutmeg, British mix spice, & Protein Muffin Mix.
4. Add in the egg to the fruit mix and combine. Pour the fruit mixture into the dry mix and combine.
5. Spray your Mini Dutch Oven Pots with oil or grease with butter.
6. Pour in your pudding mix evenly into each pot and cover with the lid.
7. For 3 – 5 minutes cook your pudding mix on medium power. If cooked on high power, the pudding may dry out.
8. Let the pudding cool in the pot for 7 minutes then serve your pudding in RJ Legend’s classy Mini Dutch Oven Pots or use a spatula to loosen the pudding from the pot’s edges and turn the pudding out for a beautiful dome like shape.

 Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 206
• Fat: 9.3 grams
• Protein: 4.6 grams
• Carbs: 17.2 grams