Crockpot Strawberry Bread Pudding

June 07, 2014

120

Easy-peasy hands off scrumptiousness, for most intended for dessert...but to some (like yours truly) perfectly acceptable at the breakfast table. It has fruit -- it's all part of your five a day, no?

1 loaf stale country bread, cubed (or torn for that rustic look...) -- I used Pagnotta
1 cup frozen strawberries (I used Dole sliced strawberries -- they come in a huge bag from Sams')
2 cups milk (dairy/non-dairy doesn't matter -- whatever you have on hand)
1/2-3/4 cup sugar, preferably real cane or turbinado - this will depend on preference and the quality of sugar that you use. If you use white sugar, you will need to add more for the same sweetness
1/4 cup maple syrup, grade B if you have it
1/4 cup orange juice
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
coconut oil, for the pot and for dabbing (solid)

Combine the milk with the lemon juice and set aside to curdle. In the meantime, melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl (or carefully on the stove) being mindful not to burn it (which can easily happen --...
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Nutritions

Calories
123

Sodium
71mg
2% DV

Fat
3g
5% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
21g
7% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV