Slow Cooker Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding (Vegan)
Introduction
This is the perfect end to a dinner party, and the leftovers heat up great if it's just for you.
Ingredients
Recipe by Kathy Hester from Vegan Slow Cooking for Two or Just You
soy-free, gluten-free option*, oil-free option**
2 cups (60 g) stale whole-wheat bread (*use gluten-free)
1 1/2 cups (225 g) peeled minced apple
1/2 to 1 cup (120 to 235 ml) nondairy milk, as needed
2 tablespoons (28 ml) apple brandy, optional
1 tablespoon (7 g) ground flaxseeds mixed with 2 tablespoons (28 ml) warm water
1/4 cup (50 g) sugar or 1/2 teaspoon stevia (or sweetener of your choice, to taste)
1/3 cup (40 g) chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
1/4 cup (44 g) minced vegan chocolate chips
soy-free, gluten-free option*, oil-free option**
2 cups (60 g) stale whole-wheat bread (*use gluten-free)
1 1/2 cups (225 g) peeled minced apple
1/2 to 1 cup (120 to 235 ml) nondairy milk, as needed
2 tablespoons (28 ml) apple brandy, optional
1 tablespoon (7 g) ground flaxseeds mixed with 2 tablespoons (28 ml) warm water
1/4 cup (50 g) sugar or 1/2 teaspoon stevia (or sweetener of your choice, to taste)
1/3 cup (40 g) chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
1/4 cup (44 g) minced vegan chocolate chips
Directions
Oil your slow cooker crock or **line with parchment paper to make recipe oil-free. Soak the bread in a large bowl with the apples, 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the milk, apple brandy, flaxseed mixture, and sweetener for about 10 minutes. Add up to 1/2 cup (120 ml) more nondairy milk if the mixture is too dry.
Mix in the nuts and chocolate and then scrape the entire mixture into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 1 to 2 hours.
Serving Size: 4 servings
Mix in the nuts and chocolate and then scrape the entire mixture into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 1 to 2 hours.
Serving Size: 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4