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Bread pudding is a comfort food for many people. This version uses Philadelphia-style soft pretzels cut in cubes.
Vegetable oil cooking spray
4 cups Philadelphia-style soft pretzels, diced into 1-inch cubes (thaw first if using frozen pretzels)
1½ cups liquid egg substitute
2½ cups nonfat milk or milk alternative
½ cup chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1½ teaspoons cinnamon
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Before you begin: Wash your hands.
The holes in the pretzels are necessary so the milk and egg substitute mixture can be fully absorbed, creating the traditional bread pudding texture. The nonfat milk in this recipe adds calcium. If you're using a plant-based milk, make sure that it's calcium-fortified. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, contains antioxidants and flavonoids, so if chocolate is a favorite of yours, enjoy in small amounts.
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