Vegan Cranberry-Pear Bread Pudding
Its unique combination of tart cranberries and sweet pears elevates this meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Not only that, but it's easy to put together and just downright delish!
Ingredients
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Bread Pudding
- 1 cup almond milk or other plant-based milk
- 1 cup orange juice preferably freshly squeezed
- ½ cup Date Paste
- 2 tbsp flaxseed
- 2 tbsp whole-wheat flour
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- ½ tsp ginger ground
- 8 ounces whole wheat bread cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 cup cranberries coarsely chopped
- 1-2 pears chopped
Orange Sauce
- 6 ounces silken tofu extra-firm
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp orange juice preferably freshly squeezed
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt or to taste
- 1-3 tbsp almond milk
Instructions
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Bread Pudding
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl combine the almond milk, orange juice, date paste, flaxseed, flour, orange zest, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then add the bread cubes, cranberries, and pears. Mix well.
- Pour into an 8-inch square nonstick or silicone baking pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden-brown and firm to the touch.
- Transfer finished bread pudding to a wire rack; cool for 10 minutes.
Orange Sauce
- Combine the tofu, maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth.
- Add the almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach drizzling consistency. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cut pudding into squares and spoon Orange Sauce over warm pudding just before serving.
- Enjoy with family and friends!
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 159mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 1mg
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