Bread Pudding:

Ingredients:

  • 8 slices whole wheat bread, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds mixed with 6 tablespoons water (as a replacement for eggs)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Cooking spray

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together ground flaxseeds and water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens, creating a flax egg.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond milk, flax egg mixture, applesauce, maple syrup or agave nectar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
  5. Add the bread cubes to the bowl, stirring gently to ensure all bread cubes are coated with the liquid mixture.
  6. Let the mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
  7. Transfer the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Coconut Cream Sauce:

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk and cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  3. Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in the maple syrup or agave nectar and vanilla extract.
  4. Let the sauce cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Information:

  • Bread Pudding Serving size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Servings: 6
  • Calories: 230
  • Total Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Sugars: 16g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Coconut Cream Sauce Serving size: 2 tablespoons
  • Servings: 6
  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 3g
  • Protein: 1g

Enjoy this vegan bread pudding with decadent coconut cream sauce – a delightful treat for any occasion!