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Apple Cheddar Bread Pudding Bites

Apple Cheddar Bread Pudding Bites

Apples, nutmeg and whole grain bread combine in custardy bread pudding that can be a grab-and-go breakfast or a wholesome dessert.

Disclosure: I was asked to write this guest post at Nutrition Unscrambled; and as big fan of eggs and a member of the Egg Nutrition Center Health Professionals Advisory Panel, I was happy to oblige. I am compensated for being a Health Professional Advisor. Opinions are my own.

Don’t toss those egg yolks!

Despite all the positive press and ‘Eggs are Good For You’ headlines lately, it’s a little surprising for this dietitian that I still see recipes and references suggesting that the healthiest way to eat an egg is whites only – and to toss those bright yellow yolks.

But here’s the reality: Just as with other boldly colored foods – like kale versus iceberg lettuce – the bright color of a yolk signals it contains some of the highest concentration of nutrients.

Today, over at the Egg Nutrition Center’s Nutrition Unscrambled blog, I’m ticking off all the nutrients found in the egg yolk; it’s a goldmine of nutrition. Here’s just a snapshot what can be found in an egg yolk:

  • 42% of the protein in a whole egg
  • 59% of the selenium in a whole egg
  • 100% of the zinc in a whole egg
  • 100% of the iron in a whole egg
  • 100% of the vitamin B6 in a whole egg
  • 100% of the choline in a whole egg

To enjoy eggs for breakfast, lunch, a light dinner or even dessert, I created this recipe for Apple Cheddar Bread Pudding Bites using whole grain bread, apples, sharp Cheddar and sprinkle of nutmeg.

First, I made it in muffin pans and my kids ate the Bites as a grab-and-go breakfast; we liked them so much we had them for dessert too. And with only 1/2 cup sugar for the whole recipe, it’s a wholesome dessert! I made the Apple Cheddar Bread Pudding again and served it in a 9×13-inch dish for brunch.

Do you ever serve your favorite dessert for breakfast? Do tell!

For a few more dessert-like breakfast recipes, check out these:

Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Pizza with Nutella

Wild Blueberry Oatmeal Pizza Nutella

Cherry Oatmeal Bars with Yogurt Frosting

Cherry Oatmeal Bars Yogurt Frosting | TeaspoonOfSpice.com

5 Minute Oatmeal Breakfast Custard

5 Minute Oatmeal Custard | TeaspoonOfSpice.com

rachel

Monday 20th of October 2014

great recipe! perfect for fall! Yum!

Cassie @ Almost Getting it Together

Monday 20th of October 2014

UM loveee the yolks. These look so am amazing, apple + cheddar = the best. Pinning these now from nutrition unscrambled!

Maggie

Tuesday 14th of October 2014

I don't see nearly enough recipes that take advantage of the awesome flavor combination that is apple and cheddar. These look INCREDIBLE! I can't wait to make it. Pinned!

Serena Ball

Thursday 16th of October 2014

Thanks Maggie. I saw a blogger with an apple recipe the other day that said the apple is pumpkin's cousin that gets none of the autumn cred...pumpkin is always overshadowing. So true!

Dana

Tuesday 14th of October 2014

YUM! Love the sweet and savory take on bread pudding bites! These would be great to keep in the freezer and pop in the microwave to warm me up on cold Chicago days. Thanks for sharing!

Serena Ball

Thursday 16th of October 2014

Oh, keep warm in my old home town Dana! And enjoy the breakfast pudding. I'll be making again for my kids...my kids love it and it kept them full all morning.

Karli @peasofcake

Tuesday 14th of October 2014

Yummm! Looks like a delicious combination!!

Serena Ball

Thursday 16th of October 2014

Thanks Karli...off to check out your Easy Red Wine Sauce. Sounds like a winning combo too!

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