Bread Pudding in the Microwave

Bread Pudding in the Microwave

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Ingredients
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
3 slices whole grain bread
1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
1⁄2 cup raisins
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1⁄4 cups non-fat or 1% milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Butter bread and cut into small cubes.
2. Combine buttered and cubed bread, brown sugar and raisins in a one-quart microwave safe dish.
3. In a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup, blend together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla.
4. Heat on high for 2-3 minutes until hot, but not boiling.
5. Pour over bread mixture and lightly blend together.
6. Microwave uncovered at 50% power for 5-8 minutes, or until edges are firm and the center is almost set.
7. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Serve with low-fat vanilla or lemon yogurt.

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Yield: 14 cookies
Serving Size 2 cookies

Ingredients
2 very ripe bananas
1 cup quick oats
1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
1⁄2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
3. Add oats, cinnamon, vanilla and raisins. Mix well.
4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lightly sprayed or oiled baking sheet. Flatten with the back of a spoon or bottom of a drinking glass.
5. Bake 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Notes

• Texture will be best when freshly made.
• Try dried cranberries or chopped nuts instead of raisins.

Applesauce French Toast

Applesauce French Toast

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size 1 slice

Ingredients
2 eggs
1⁄2 cup non-fat or 1% milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons white sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
1⁄4 cup unsweetened applesauce
6 slices whole wheat bread

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla and applesauce. Mix well.
2. Soak bread one slice at a time until mixture is slightly absorbed.
3. Lightly spray or oil a skillet or griddle. Cook over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
4. Serve hot.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• To use sweetened applesauce, remove about 3/4 teaspoon of sugar from the measured amount.
• Top with applesauce, fresh fruit or yogurt.