Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I am wondering whether to leave out the wheat flour in my recipe and up the ground almonds, and substitute xylitol for the sugar (Shouldn't need much if I use dried fruit). Has anyone tried this or does anyone have a recipe for Christmas pudding?

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misey · Answer 1 · 2011-11-22 14:48:28Z UTC

I've got one resting on my worktop! Will be testing it next weekend before making the real one. Like Panteleimon, I didn't add any extra sugar, but I did get a bit experimental and put in some dessicated coconut instead of the breadcrumbs in the original recipe. I think it was a Delia Smith recipe from the BBC website. I was surprised to find that both the suet and candied peel that would usually go in both contain pesky wheat. Grr.

LV · Answer 2 · 2011-11-22 17:11:37Z UTC

I made a great christmas pudding last year - no flour of any kind, just dried fruit, nuts and spices, a little molasses, and then cooked and mashed squash to provide the 'bulk' base to the pudding that holds it all together. Think I put in an egg as well to firm it up, but I would guess that unless the mixture seems very wet it might be ok without. It actually turned out a lot better than I expected, and the whole family ate it without guessing it was gluten free.

Kate · Answer 3 · 2011-12-11 22:48:10Z UTC

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I made a Paleo Christmas Pudding and it turned out great! Check out my blog: http://northwestcavegirls.com/2011/12/ho-ho-hopaleo-christmas-puds/ Happy Paleo Christmas!!

Smiles, Kate

answered Dec 11 2011 at 22:48

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panteleimon · Answer 4 · 2011-11-22 14:18:12Z UTC

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I have made Christmas pudding with just ground almonds (no flour) but don't have the recipe to hand, unfortunately. It was delicious and nobody realised it wasn't a conventional pudding. With plenty of dried fruit I didn't need any added sugar, as the almonds are naturally sweet and if you steam the pudding well, the sugar leaks out of the fruit and sweetens the whole pudding.

answered Nov 22 2011 at 14:18

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	Thank you! Yes I wondered whether I would actually need the sweetener. I'll have to experiment. – Jean Nov 22 2011 at 15:31
	I thought the recipe might be in my ancient Mrs Beeton's but sadly, not. Perhaps I just improvised and never wrote it down. I remember I also made fruit cake with all ground almonds instead of flour - it was delicious but a bit crumbly and a tiny bit dry. I reckon the substitution works better with Christmas pudding as the steaming keeps it moist. – panteleimon Nov 22 2011 at 18:37

Kate · Answer 5 · 2011-12-02 04:40:28Z UTC

I am 7 weeks into my new paleo lifestyle, British and living in the States. I am looking for a paleo Christmas pud recipe and really need to follow a set recipe for confidence. Anyone have the time to post one? My family would be most grateful! I found paleo mince pies on http://crossfittameside.com/2010/11/23/paleo-recipe-mince-pies/ which I plan to make too. Thanks in advance everyone!

Reachy · Answer 6 · 2011-12-03 23:30:46Z UTC

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/christmaspudding_77292

answered Dec 3 2011 at 23:30

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	Thank you so much Jean! I also found this one of Jamie's. I think I might use both recipes and get creative :) Thanks again! – Kate Dec 4 2011 at 9:07
	jamieoliver.com/recipes/member-recipes/… – Kate Dec 4 2011 at 9:07

FuelRestMotion · Answer 7 · 2011-12-04 12:20:51Z UTC

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it's once a year, it's a sure fire 20 for me - in the 80/20 rule, or actually a 10, I'm more of a a 90/10 guy. I will be having a piece of traditional christmas pudding, not too much mind you. Some things just aren't worth my valuable time and effort.

answered Dec 4 2011 at 12:20

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	But if someone thinks it is worth their time to prepare their own food, then why prepare it in such a way that damages their health? – AndyM Dec 4 2011 at 12:38
	touche. fair enough, but Christmas pudding is traditionally a store bought item (at least from my experience). I know many who make their own Christmas fruit cake but pudding no. – FuelRestMotion Dec 5 2011 at 11:12

Anyone made a paleo Christmas pudding?

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