I had the idea for this recipe circulating in my head for a while and I am SO glad I finally made it. Yum. Slightly sweet with custard-like egg filling, this has become my go-to breakfast for the week. It’s also paleo, Whole30 compliant and gluten free as always  – but if you’re feeding a crowd all that matters is it’s good! The recipe makes a large baking dish worth (about 8-10 servings) so you can prep it ahead and enjoy it for days. I’d also argue this makes a great afternoon snack – a kick of protein and carbs with some healthy fats to power you through until dinner.  In addition, if you want to get creative, bake this in muffin cups for an even easier way to take it on the go. Enjoy!

Apple & Sweet Potato 'Bread Pudding'

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

30 mins

Total time

45 mins

 

Healthy and paleo version of bread pudding that is also Whole30 compliant

Author: Grace Brinton

Recipe type: Breakfast

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1½ lb apples (3 apples)
• 1½ lb sweet potato (1 large sweet potato)
• 3 Tbl coconut oil
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp dry thyme (dry)
• ½ tsp salt
• 12 eggs (beaten)
• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (canned)
• 1½ Tbl arrowroot flour

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Grease a large baking dish very well with 1 Tbl coconut oil (about 10x10 size.)
3. Chop apples and sweets into 1 inch pieces.
4. Roast apples with 1 Tbl coconut oil, pinch salt and half the cinnamon until "al dente" in texture, about 15 minutes.
5. Roast sweets with 1 Tbl coconut oil, pinch salt, half cinnamon and the thyme, until "al dente" in texture, about 25-30 minutes.
6. While those roast, prep your filling:
7. In a large bowl whisk a small amount of eggs with the arrowroot to form a paste, then slowly whisk in all the eggs, then coconut milk and salt.
8. Add the roasted apple and sweet to the filling, then pour gently into greased baking dish.
9. Sprinkle a pinch of extra cinnamon over the top.
10. Bake until puffed and the center is firm to the touch, about 30 minutes.
11. Baking time will vary slightly based on the size of your baking dish.

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