Caramelized Medjool dates not only complement the warm spices of this recipe, they make this bread pudding. Diet 52 Vegan Cookbook Richer and more complex than if it were sweetened with cane sugar and complemented by warming spices.
do you want:
⅓ cup melted coconut oil, plus more for the pan
3 cups almond milk
1¼ cups pitted Medjool dates, soaked in hot water for at least 1 hour and drained
2 tablespoons flaxseeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3⁄4 teaspoon grated ginger
1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large day old French baguette, cut into cubes
1 cup raisins
what do you do:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with coconut oil.
- Add almond milk, dates, flaxseed, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, vanilla and coconut oil to a blender and blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, add bread and raisins. Pour in the date mixture and toss gently until evenly combined. Soak for about 10 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.