Cherry Chocolate Bread Puddings

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== Description ==
Since the recipe says to use 4 x 6 oz custard cups...i assume the recipe is 4 servings. Also, using you favorite healthy carb bread will better the nutrition for you
* Contributed by Gloria at Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* From Diabetic Living Diet
* Prep Time: 20 Mins
* Cook Time: 15 Mins
* Total Time: 35 Mins
== Ingredients ==
* cooking spray
* 2 cups bread, whole-grain
* 3 tbsp cherries, dried
* 1 tbsp wheat germ, toasted
* ⅔ cup milk, fat-free
* ¼ cup chocolate, semisweet pieces
* ⅓ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
* 1 tsp orange peel
* ½ tsp vanilla
* frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed
* cocoa powder, unsweetened
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
# Coat four 6-ounce individual soufflé dishes or custard cups with nonstick cooking spray.
# Divide bread cubes, cherries, and wheat germ among the dishes.
# In a small saucepan, combine milk and chocolate.
# Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate melts; remove from heat.
# If necessary, beat smooth with a wire whisk.
# In a small bowl, gradually stir chocolate mixture into egg product.
# Stir in orange peel and vanilla.
# Pour mixture over bread cubes in the dishes.
# Press lightly with back of spoon to moisten bread.
# Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the tops appear firm and a knife inserted near the centers comes out clean.
# Serve warm.
# If desired, serve with whipped topping and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
== Nutritional information ==
Nutrition per Serving:
* 147 Calories, 2g Saturated Fat, 152 mg Sodium, 4g Total Fat,
* 15g Carbs, 3g Dietary Fiber, 1 mg Cholesterol, 7g Protein
* Exchanges: 1½ other carbs, ½ fat, 1½ carb choices
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