by ADMIN on JUNE 29, 2011
What better way to start your day than with something nutritious and delicious?! This bread pudding is packed with protein, fiber, and tons of nutrients. You’re family will love it!
Nutrition TidBit:
What makes this breakfast so scrumptiously healthy? It’s ingredients!
Bananas provide fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese.
Low fat cottage cheese is a protein power house and offers riboflavin, vitamin B12, phosphorous, selenium, and a bit of calcium. But beware – some cottage cheeses are very high in sodium.
Low fat milk: get your calcium and protein here!
Whole wheat bread, depending on the type, can provide fiber, selenium, magnesium, and even omega-3 fatty acids (if you get the type with ground flax) or added protein.
Coconut? Just plain delicious.
Banana Coconut Whole Wheat Bread Pudding
Prep time: 8 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 38 mins Serves: 2
What better way to start your day than with something nutritious and delicious?! This bread pudding is packed with protein, fiber, and tons of nutrients. You're family will love it!
Ingredients
5 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1" cubes
⅔ cup low fat or fat free milk (or soy milk)
2 large, ripe bananas - mashed
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
⅓ cup shredded coconut
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
Optional: A drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F
Mix together all ingredients into a medium sized bowl. Scoop mixture into a 9x9 inch baking pan.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Enjoy!