Banana Cocoa Bread Pudding
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8 slices low-calorie whole-wheat bread,
cut into 1" cubes
4 tbs. EACH: cocoa powder, sugar
3 ripe bananas, pureed
4 tbs. non-fat dry milk
1/4 tsp salt
2 egg whites
1 c. skim milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (8 oz) container low-fat vanilla yogurt
Preheat oven to 325F.
On a baking sheet, toast bread until crisp,
about 15 min.
Remove from oven and allow to cool briefly.
Spray a 9" square baking dish with nonstick spray;
set aside.
In the bowl of a food processor or blender,
combine cocoa, sugar, bananas, dry milk, salt,
egg whites, skim milk and vanilla.
Puree to make a smooth liquid.
Pour the banana-cocoa mixture over the toasted bread;
press the cubes to coat evenly.
Bake until firm, about 25 min.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Serve warm with the low-fat vanilla yogurt.
Serves 8.
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