Poor Man's Pudding with maple syrup Recipe Gluten-free, dairy-free (casein-free) and hypotoxic.

ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

Sauce:

• 240 g (1 cup) water
• 210 g (2/3 cup) maple syrup
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) light olive oil*

Batter:

• 2 medium eggs (90 g)
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) light olive oil
• 45 ml (3 tbsp) maple syrup
• 125 g (1/2 cup) plant-based milk substitute**
• 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
• 175 g (1 1/4 cup) all-purpose flour "La Merveilleuse"
• 7,5 ml (1 1/2 tsp) baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 50 g (1/2 cup) walnuts, finely chopped

PREPARATION

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Grease a baking pan  20 cm X 20 cm (8 in X 8 in).
2. Bring to a boil the water, maple syrup and olive oil.
3. In a bowl, combine eggs, olive oil, maple syrup, milk substitute and vanilla. Beat on high speed with the electric mixer for about 1 minute, until the mixture is foamy.
4. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the liquid mixture and beat on high speed for 1 minute until thickened.
5. Spread the batter evenly in the pan, then pour the boiling syrup on top.
6. Sprinkle with walnuts.
7. Bake on the middle rack for 45 to 50 minutes, until the pudding is golden.
8. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

VARIATION

The walnuts on top could also be replaced with finely chopped pecans. Or, you could simply sprinkle the top with unsweetened shredded coconut, an equally tasty version!