Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding

Author: AP/Barbara Albright and National Dairy Council
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Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
5 large eggs
3 cups low-fat chocolate milk
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 loaf (about 10 ounces) stale Italian or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 7 cups)
1 cup dried cherries


Directions

Preheat oven to 325 F. Lightly coat with vegetable spray or butter a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until combined. Whisk in chocolate milk and almond extract until blended. Add the bread cubes and toss until moistened. Gently stir in the cherries. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the mixture is set. Serve warm. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers. Reheat to serve. Makes 10 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving: 220 cal., 117 mg calcium, 4 g fat, 109 mg chol., 260 mg sodium, 34 g carbo., 9 g pro.