Bread Pudding in the Microwave

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
• 3 slices whole-grain bread
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 1/4 cups nonfat or 1% milk
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Butter bread and cut into small cubes.
3. Combine buttered and cubed bread, brown sugar and raisins in a one-quart microwave safe dish. Set aside.
4. In a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup, blend together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt and vanilla.
5. Heat on high for 2 to 3 minutes until hot, but not boiling.
6. Pour over bread mixture and lightly blend together.
7. Microwave the dish uncovered at 50% power for 5 to 8 minutes, or until edges are firm and the center is almost set.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

• Serve with low-fat vanilla or lemon yogurt.