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This yummy Bread Pudding Recipe with apple chunks and warm “brown sugar” butter sauce is low carb using Diane Kress’ new recipe

by dianekress1, posted in Uncategorized

bread pudding BC

Sounds like a typo, but this bread pudding is neutral or a 5 gram Counter Carb.  What a comfort food!

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 8  slices Great Low Carb Company bread  ripped into small piece. (Use Great Low Carb Bread Company bread).  Shop at this site: http://www.greatlowcarb.com.  This delicious and truly low- carb bread makes this recipe neutral.  Dry the bread as per instructions below.
  • 1 apple, peeled, and diced in small cubes (optional).  If using the apple, 1 serving of this recipe becomes a 5 gram Counter Carb. Without the apple, this recipe is  NEUTRAL.
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 8 ounces “half and half”
  • 8 ounces water
  • 1/2 cup Swerve™ Sweetener (or equivalent of Stevia or Splenda)
  • 1/4 cup Swerve™ Brown Sugar (made with erythritol)
  • 1 level  teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped for topping, if desired

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1. Dry the Bread

Tear 8 slices of  Great Low Carb Bread Company bread into small pieces

Spread the bread cubes evenly onto a baking sheet then bake until nearly dry, tossing once halfway through, about 8 minutes total. Set aside.

2. Whisk together 2 types of Swerve™sweetener and spices

In a large mixing bowl whisk together Swerve™ sweetener, Swerve™ brown sugar replacement,  cinnamon, and salt

3. Add dried bread cubes, apple cubes (if using the apple), and chopped walnuts to the sweetener mixing bowl and hand stir.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs , “half and half”, water, and vanilla 

5. Add liquid mix to bread cubes, toss with a rubber spatula, and evenly coat bread cubes.

6.  Spread melted butter in an 8×8 baking dish then add soaked bread mixture. Spread into an even layer. Lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture

6. Let rest 15 minutes to absorb mixture, tossing occasionally.

7. Bake until set in center, about 55 – 60 minutes.

Let cool 10 minutes then serve warm with  sauce and optional chopped walnuts and whipped cream.

BROWN SUGAR BUTTER SAUCE:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup Swerve™ brown sugar substitute
  • 1 drop orange extract

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in brown sugar.  Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. Serve warm with bread pudding. Refrigerate leftovers.

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THE GREAT LOW CARB BREAD COMPANY MAKES THIS RECIPE POSSIBLE

Shop at:  http://www.greatlowcarb.com.  While visiting the Great Low Carb Company’s site, check out all their other very low carb products.  Made with the highest quality ingredients and delivered to your door.  When your order arrives, freeze it for later use!

fresh baked wholegrain whole wheat raisins and nuts bread with lots of assorted healthy ingredients