Vegan Apple Pie Pudding

Experience the warm, comforting essence of classic apple pie in a delightful and vegan-friendly form with Vegan Apple Pie Bread Pudding. This recipe combines the sweetness of apples, the warmth of cinnamon, and the richness of a custard, all soaked into cubes of bread to create a luscious, satisfying dessert. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat to lift your spirits, this vegan bread pudding captures the essence of apple pie in every decadent bite.

Recipe: Vegan Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Ingredients:

For the Bread Pudding:
  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread (use a vegan-friendly bread)
  • 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 cup coconut milk (full fat)
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • A pinch of salt
For the Topping:
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Makes 8 servings):

  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Total Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5g
  • Sugars: 20g
  • Protein: 5g

Servings:

This recipe yields approximately 8 servings of Vegan Apple Pie Bread Pudding.

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Bread:
  • Spread the cubed bread evenly in a baking dish and scatter diced apples over the top.
3. Make the Custard:
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
4. Pour Custard Over Bread:
  • Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cubed bread and apples, ensuring that all the bread is soaked.
5. Prepare the Topping:
  • In a small bowl, toss chopped pecans with maple syrup.
6. Add Topping:
  • Sprinkle the pecan and maple syrup mixture over the top of the bread pudding.
7. Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
8. Cool and Serve:
  • Allow the Vegan Apple Pie Bread Pudding to cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve Warm:
  • Scoop out servings while the pudding is still warm. Optionally, serve with a dollop of vegan whipped cream or a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
10. Enjoy:
  • Revel in the cozy, apple-pie-inspired goodness of this Vegan Apple Pie Bread Pudding. Share the warmth and sweetness with loved ones.