Greek Islands Bread Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Greek Islands Bread Pudding - A Delicious and Healthy Dessert
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Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 medium orange
1 1/2 cups soymilk lite or 1 1/2 cups evaporated skim milk
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves
5 tablespoons honey , divided
3 whole wheat pita bread
10 tablespoons currants , divided
nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups egg beaters fat-free liquid egg product
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
236
Sugar
23g
Fat
4g
Greek Islands Bread Pudding is a unique twist on the classic bread pudding recipe. This dessert is made with whole wheat pita bread, currants, dried rosemary, and honey. The addition of orange slices and sliced almonds adds a pop of color and a crunch to this otherwise soft and creamy dessert. This recipe takes advantage of the natural sweetness of honey and currants to give the recipe a healthy and delicious sweetness. This dessert is perfect for those who want something sweet but don't want to feel guilty afterward.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2.Peel your orange and remove the pith. Cut it into thin, 1-inch pieces.
3.In a small saucepan, combine soymilk, low-fat milk, dried rosemary, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let steep for 10 minutes.
4.While the milk mixture is steeping, cut the pita bread into quarters and then into bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces in a large bowl and add 8 tablespoons of currants and orange pieces.
5.Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and then spread the pita mixture inside.
6.Whisk together the egg beaters, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and remaining tablespoons of honey. Stir in the milk mixture until well combined.
7.Pour the egg mixture over the pita mixture in the baking dish. Top with sliced almonds and remaining 2 tablespoons of currants.
8.Bake for 35 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are golden.

PROS

Greek Islands Bread Pudding is a healthy and delicious dessert that is low in fat and relatively low in calories.
Its unique blend of flavors and textures makes it a dessert that everyone will enjoy.

CONS

While this dessert is relatively low in calories and fat, it is still high in sugar due to the currants and honey.
It should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Greek Islands Bread Pudding is an excellent source of protein and low in fat and cholesterol. It is also rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Currants are a good source of antioxidants and also contain iron, potassium, and vitamin C. Rosemary is packed with antioxidants and can also help to reduce inflammation in the body.

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