Morning Bread Pudding

Name: Morning Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving.
Ingredients: 1 slice bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup diced peeled tart apple; 1 tablespoon raisins; 1/2 cup fat-free milk; 1/4 cup egg substitute; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice

"This slightly sweet casserole-for-one is a fun alternative to typical breakfast entrees," says Anne Morrissey of Marshfield, Massachusetts. "It's a snap to prepare in the microwave on a busy morning. And it's yummy served warm or cold for dessert, too."

Ingredients

1 slice bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup diced peeled tart apple
1 tablespoon raisins
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice

Directions

Place bread cubes, apple and raisins in a microwave-safe 2-cup bowl coated with cooking spray. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients; pour over bread mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until mixture puffs and bubbles around the edges.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 233 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk.