Vegan 2 minute Sticky Date Mug Pudding

When I was about 12 years old I went on a school camp excursion where they served sticky date pudding for dessert every night with icecream. It was from that moment that I became OBSESSED with sticky date pudding. However, since I undertook the vegan lifestyle two years ago, I have not eaten one since. I was quite happy about that as they are fattening and full of sugar but the other night I really felt like something for dessert and to be more exact, I felt like something naughty! I decided to try and make a 2 minute microwaveable vegan sticky date pudding... and OMG... this is AMAZING! It is so so so tasty and so delicious. It completely satisfies my sticky date pudding craving. I just had to share it with you! Now, I know that this is fattening and very naughty but this is a great dessert for when you would like to spoil and reward yourself ! Hehehe... tell me how it goes :)

makes 1

Pudding Mixture:
   4 pitted dried dates, finely chopped
   2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
   1 1/2 tablespoons plain-flavoured oil
   1 tablespoon golden syrup
   3 tablespoons self-raising flour
   3 tablespoons Soy Milky Lite

   Spray oil

Sauce:
   1/2 tablespoon vegan margarine, melted
   1/2 tablespoon brown sugar

1. Lightly spray oil the inside of a mug (about a 375ml mug). Set aside.
2. Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk vigorously until combined and air has been incorporated into the mixture. (Or preferably, use a processor)
3. Pour the mixture into the mug and put into the microwave.
4. Microwave the mixture on high heat for 1 minute 45 to 2 minutes until fluffy.
5. Add the sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk until combined. (Double the sauce amount if you want extra goodness)
6. Pour the sauce over the muffin in the mug. 
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

• Use a knife around the side of the mug to ensure it is easily released! Or eat it straight from the mug.
• Use a processor if you can to blend up the mixture as the air will allow it to be extremely fluffy. If you prefer not to use a processor, make sure that you whisk the mixture vigorously to allow lots of air to be incorporated into the pudding. 
• You should be able to purchase vegan brown sugar from your local health food shop.
• You can purchase vegan margarine from your local supermarket. If you are in Australia, Nuttelex is available from Woolworths and Coles. If you are in America, Earth Balance vegan buttery spread should be available in your local supermarket. 

   

The nutrition information above is an approximate guideline.