HEALTHY (PALEO) BREAD PUDDING
This Paleo Bread Pudding will enhance the ending of any festive meal…or after any meal!
Bread pudding, also known as poor man’s pudding, has a history that dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries when frugal cooks looked for ways to use stale and leftover bread, not letting it go to waste.
A good deal of bread pudding warm sauces exist, such as those made with rum and butter, bourbon, caramel, and vanilla. Since you are following a Paleo diet, I’ve included a vanilla sauce. If you are following a Paleo lifestyle, you may want to add a little alcohol to the sauce for that umami flavour bonus!
WHAT IS THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF DATE PASTE?
This Paleo Bread Pudding calls for homemade date paste which is allowable on the Paleo path. The paste is super easy to make and nutritious. Did you know that dates are higher in polyphenols than any of the most commonly consumed fruits and vegetables? Polyphenols neutralize free radicals, helping to reduce the damage caused by inflammation. Inflammation is directly associated with heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and a list of autoimmune diseases.
Dates are also a good source of various vitamins and minerals, and fiber and contain calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. This recipe also calls for unsweetened apple sauce and fresh apples.
Apple sauce is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. It is also a decent source of fiber and vitamin C. While the date paste and apple sauce are natural sugars, the bread pudding is unlikely to spike blood sugar levels. The reason is that the DOH, primarily made with almond flour and the fiber in the dates and apples helps to slow the digestion of the sugar in the dates and apples.
WHAT IS THE TASTE PROFILE OF PALEO BREAD PUDDING?
What is the taste profile of Paleo Bread Pudding? Date paste is a great alternative to brown sugar in recipes. The predominant taste sensation of this dessert is sweetness from the date paste, apple sauce, apples, coconut cream, and raisins. The texture is dense and chewy like bread pudding!
WHAT BEVERAGE HARMONIZES WITH PALEO BREAD PUDDING?
To create harmony on the palate you would need a non alcoholic wine sweeter than the dessert. That’s far too much sugar to consume at one time. Monitoring sugar intake is important because it helps prevent blood sugar spikes and crashes, reduces the risk of health issues like obesity and diabetes, and maintains overall well-being. Choose hot tea. You can always pair the flavours of the Paleo bread pudding with those in the tea.
Here are five hot teas that would complement bread pudding with vanilla sauce:
- Earl Grey Tea: The citrusy bergamot flavor of Earl Grey tea provides a refreshing contrast to the richness of bread pudding, while its floral notes add depth to the dessert.
- English Breakfast Tea: With its robust and malty flavor, English Breakfast tea offers a bold accompaniment to bread pudding, balancing its sweetness with a hint of tannins.
- Masala Chai Tea: The warm spices in masala chai, such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger, create a cozy and aromatic pairing with bread pudding, enhancing its flavors.
- Rooibos Vanilla Tea: The natural sweetness and creamy vanilla flavor of rooibos vanilla tea complement the vanilla sauce in the bread pudding, creating a harmonious combination of flavors.
- Caramel Rooibos Tea: The caramel notes in this tea add a rich and indulgent flavor that enhances the sweetness of the bread pudding, while the rooibos base provides a smooth and mellow backdrop.
WHAT OTHER HEALTHY (PALEO) RECIPES CAN I ENJOY?
Healthy (Paleo) Peach Crumble
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU NEED TO PREPARE THIS RECIPE?
Equipment Needed:
- Food processor or stand mixer
- 8″ x 8″ baking pan
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Saucepan
- Blender or food processor (for making the vanilla sauce)
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
HOW DO YOU PREPARE PALEO BREAD PUDDING?
Preheat oven to 350 F (170 C). Transfer all dough ingredients to food processor or mixer. Mix until dough is goowy. Remove from the mixer stand. Fold in apple, pecans, and raisins. Transfer dough mixture to an 8” X 8” baking pan sprayed with non-stick avocado cooking spray. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf, comes out clean. Remove from oven. Transfer bread pudding to rack to cool. Meanwhile, make the vanilla sauce. In a food processor or blender add coconut cream, date paste, butter, and vanilla. Purée until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan. On low heat, heat sauce for about 3 minutes. Keep warm. To serve, cut pieces of the bread pudding. Transfer to plates. Serve with warm sauce.
PALEO BREAD PUDDING
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 8 to 12 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Paleo Bread Pudding uses an almond flour dough sweetened with date paste and apple sauce with added nuts, apple chunks, and raisins.
Ingredients
Bread Pudding:
1.5 cups almond flour (170 g)
1.5 cups tapioca flour (228 grams)
1 teaspoon sea salt (6 grams)
1 teaspoon Guar Gum (2 grams)
1 tablespoon gluten-free baking powder
2 eggs
½ cup water plus 1 tablespoon at a time as needed
¼ cup grass fed or plant-based butter or ghee
2 cups unsweetened apple sauce
1 cup date paste*
1 teaspoon vanilla
Fold Into Dough:
2 cups chopped apple (1 large or 2 small apples peeled and cut into ¼-inch chunks
1/3 cup pecans (or favorite nut)
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
Vanilla Sauce:
2 cups coconut cream**
1/2 cup date paste
¼ cup grass-fed or plant-based butter or ghee
1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- *Healthy (Paleo) Date Paste
- **To make coconut cream open can of coconut milk. The coconut fat will have separated from coconut water. Remove fat from can and transfer to a bowl. Feed water to your cat!
- Preheat oven to 350 F (170 C). Transfer all dough ingredients to food processor or mixer. Mix until dough is goowy. Remove from the mixer stand. Fold in apple, pecans, and raisins. Transfer dough mixture to an 8” X 8” baking pan sprayed with non-stick avocado cooking spray. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf, comes out clean. Remove from oven. Transfer bread pudding to rack to cool.
- Meanwhile, make the vanilla sauce. In a food processor or blender add coconut cream, date paste, butter, and vanilla. Purée until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan. On low heat, heat sauce for about 3 minutes. Keep warm.
- To serve, cut pieces of the bread pudding. Transfer to plates. Serve with warm sauce.
Notes
- (Note: The nutritional information provided is a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the nutritional accuracy of any recipe on this site. We cannot know what brands you use or how accurately you follow the recipe or what you like to add creatively to the dish. Use the information as a general guideline only.)
- The recipe baking temperature and time is an estimate. Follow your own oven’s temperature and cooking time. It takes a gas oven 10-15 minutes to reach the desired temperature. Electric ovens can take 10 minutes longer than that. The age of your oven will also determine the temperature, time for roasting or baking, and where you want to place your dish in the oven. The bottom of your oven may be hotter than the top, depending on its condition. This also includes where to set your dish under the broiler. So use your own best judgment based on the type, condition, and age of your oven. Prep times will also vary depending on how slow or quickly you like to work.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: HEALTHY
- Method: BAKING
- Cuisine: DESSERT
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 50
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