Go Back
+ servings
slice of vegan bread pudding on a plate with knife in front

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Vegan Bread Pudding

Print Recipe
This vegan bread pudding will absolutely melt in your mouth! Simple and so delicious, this dessert recipe is the perfect way to salvage your stale bread.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Keyword Bread Pudding, Easy, One-Bowl, Vegan Dessert, Waste Reduction
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • ½ loaf stale white bread ½ a loaf = 10-12 slices
  • 2 cups coconut milk or any unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple sauce
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablepsoons powdered sugar to sprinkle on top optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Add butter to microwave-safe dish and microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.
    2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • Meanwhile, cut your bread into cubes, about 1-inch long on each side. 
    ½ loaf stale white bread
  • In a large mixing bowl, add milk, apple sauce, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter and stir until combined.
    2 cups coconut milk, 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple sauce, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Add your cubed bread to the mixing bowl and use a spatula or wooden spoon to toss, ensuring every piece is coated.
  • Transfer your bread pudding mixture to a medium-sized casserole dish (I used 9-inch x 7-inch), and use a spatula to make sure the mixture is spread evenly across the dish.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top just starts to brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional) and serve warm. Want to add extra moisture? Try adding this Vanilla Sauce for Bread Pudding.
    2 tablepsoons powdered sugar to sprinkle on top

Video

Notes

 
  • You can use any unsweetened nondairy milk with similar success.
  • Don't worry if your bread is not fresh! This recipe is a great way to breathe new life into stale bread.
  • White bread is preferred, but really any bread will work with this recipe!
  • Don’t throw out that stale bread! You can breathe new life into it and avoid food waste using one of these amazing stale bread recipes!