Low-Fat Steamed Oatmeal-Date Pudding

• 1 cup dates, finely chopped
• 1 cup regular oats (slow cooking)
• 1/2 cup molasses (or other liquid sweetener)
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1/8 cup water
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp. ground ginger

1. Mix all ingredients together and place into 2-quart mold or baking dish.
2. Steam for three hours.
3. Serve with a fruit sauce or topped with raisins.
4. Hint: Steam on top of the stove if you have a steamer, or steam in the oven by pouring batter into a well-sealed container and placing in a pan of water.
5. Be sure to check periodically and make sure that there is water in the pan.

dates, regular oats, molasses, milk, water, baking soda, lemon juice, ground ginger

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/1016 (may not work)