Deconstructed Vegan Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

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Deconstructed Vegan Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

If you're in the mood for a delicious sweet treat for the entire family, then this Jamaican-inspired Deconstructed Vegan Sweet Potato Bread Pudding is just the thing!

Prep Time30

Cook Time45

Total Time1 15

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Keyword: bread, bread pudding, breakfast, brunch, casserole, dairy-free, dessert, fall recipe, Jamaican, raisins, rum, sweet, sweet potatoes, vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

BREAD PUDDING:

1 loaf vegan brioche or challah bread, chopped into cubes (I used a raisin bread for extra flavor!)
1 cup sweet potato puree (See Post for more info!)
½ cup full-fat coconut cream/milk (See Notes!)
½ cup Almond milk, unsweetened (You can use your fave plant-based milk)
1 cup organic brown sugar
½ cup organic raisins, optional
2 tsps vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
2 flax 'eggs' (That's 2 Tbsps flaxseed meal + 4 Tbsps water)

MAPLE GLAZE:

1 cup organic powdered sugar
2 Tbsps pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 Tbsps Almond milk (You can use your fave plant-based milk)

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

Coconut whipped cream
Dairy-Free ice cream (If eating for dessert)
Your favorite nuts, toasted
Dairy-Free yogurt (Great for a breakfast option)

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Instructions

TO MAKE THE FLAX 'EGGS':

In a bowl, add the flaxseed meal and water and mix together until combined. Let sit for 5-10 minutes or until the mixture becomes thick and "paste-like".

TO MAKE THE BREAD PUDDING:

Lightly grease a baking dish (9 x 9″) with vegan butter or oil and pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, coconut cream/milk, flax 'eggs', sweet potato puree, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Add the cubed bread and raisins (if using), tossing them in the mixture until coated and set aside so that everything marries and soaks together, about 5 minutes.

BAKE THE BREAD PUDDING:

Next, add the bread and mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread around evenly.
Bake the bread pudding for 40-45 minutes or until fully cooked through (less 'jiggly' in the center) and edges and tops are golden brown (or slightly dark brown, if preferred). Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

TO MAKE THE MAPLE GLAZE:

In a bowl, add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk, whisking everything together until the glaze is smooth and thick. NOTE: Add 1-2 Tbsps of milk at this point, if needed. Glaze should be thick, but able to slowly run off whisk.
Once cooled a bit, drizzle the maple glaze stop bread pudding and serve WARM immediately as a breakfast, brunch, or dessert with your favorite topping.
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Any leftovers can be kept in a tightly sealed container and refrigerated for up to 4-5 days. To serve, reheat bread pudding and enjoy with your favorite topping.
RAISINS: You can totally soak your raisins in boiling water (for about 30 minutes) or actual rum (for about 1-2 hours) to make them soft and infused with flavor, if preferred.
COCONUT CREAM: If you don't have full-fat coconut cream on hand, you can use canned full-fat coconut milk and refrigerate it overnight so that it thickens into a "cream", which you separate from the water in the can.
SWEET POTATO PUREE: See post for more + how to make this!
MAKE AHEAD: You can easily prep this bread pudding dish ahead of time so it's ready in the morning or right before dessert time. Simply assemble the baking dish with the bread and liquid ingredients. Then cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or so, while you preheat the oven. Then bake as directed, top, + enjoy!
EQUIPMENT: Here, I’ve curated a list of cooking + baking essentials that I use to achieve my favorite baked goods or cooked meals, especially with this Deconstructed Vegan Sweet Potato Bread Pudding. Everything from my fave baking sheet, liners, spatulas, hand-mixers, mixing bowls, and more.

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