Warm vegan apple pie bread pudding with cinnamon apples and soft baked bread. An easy dairy-free dessert perfect for fall.
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1½ cups unsweetened plant milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or vegan butter
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Next, spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish.
3️⃣ Meanwhile, add diced apples over the bread and gently toss.
4️⃣ Then, whisk plant milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla in a bowl.
5️⃣ After that, pour the mixture evenly over the bread and apples.
6️⃣ Next, gently press the bread down so it absorbs the liquid.
7️⃣ Finally, bake for 35–40 minutes until set and lightly golden. Cool slightly before serving.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add raisins or chopped walnuts.
- Alternatively, use pears instead of apples.
- For sweetness, drizzle with maple syrup after baking.
- Additionally, serve with vegan vanilla ice cream.
- Lastly, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Apple Pie Bread Pudding
First, apples provide fiber and natural sweetness.
Moreover, this dessert is completely dairy-free.
Additionally, it’s a great way to use leftover bread.
Furthermore, it’s comforting yet lighter than traditional pudding.
In addition, it’s easy to prepare.
Lastly, it’s perfect for family gatherings.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To begin, peel apples completely.
Then, reduce spices slightly.
Additionally, cut bread into smaller cubes.
Finally, serve warm with dairy-free whipped topping.