Bread pudding in a mug - yes, please! This easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Microwave Bread Pudding takes minutes to make, making it perfect for a late-night craving or a quick dessert.
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I am not a big dessert person, but when I crave dessert, I like it to be easy and in small portions. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Microwave Bread Pudding hits both of those requirements.
It takes minutes to make and it's a great way to use up leftover bread. This easy microwave bread pudding is perfect for when you have a craving but don't want to spend much time in the kitchen.
Other recipes to try are my Dark Chocolate Hummus recipe and Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars.
I also have a Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Microwave Bread Pudding recipe. The addition of the banana adds a sweet flavor and creamy texture.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- It is made in minutes. You can make it when a craving hits.
- It is sweet and rich. It will satisfy your sweet tooth.
- It's a great way to use up stale bread.
- There's no baking involved and you can make it for one person!
🧾 Ingredients
- Cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder): Adds a chocolate flavor.
- Peanut butter: I used all-natural peanut butter. You could also use shelf-stable peanut butter.
- Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup, date paste, or brown sugar.
- Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.
- Bread: I used gluten-free brown rice bread. Use your favorite bread.
- Coconut milk: Adds a rich creamy flavor. I used full-fat coconut milk. You could also use almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or another dairy-free milk for a lighter version.
- Chocolate chips: Adds a sweet, rich chocolate flavor. You could also use dark chocolate baking chunks.
To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Add the cacao powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt to a small bowl.
Step 2: Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Spread the mixture on both pieces of bread. Sandwich the two pieces together and slice them into small cubes.
Step 4: Place bread cubes into a microwave-safe dish. Distribute chocolate chips in between the cubes.
Step 5: Pour coconut milk over the top. Let sit for 10-15 minutes. Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
💭 Tips
- All microwaves are different, so the cooking time will vary. You may want to start at 1 minute, then add time in 30-second increments.
- For a lighter version, use unsweetened almond milk. I tried it both ways and liked it both ways, although the coconut milk version is a bit richer.
- For a dryer vegan bread pudding, toast the bread or use day-old bread. Gluten-free bread is quite dense, so you might want to try it out of the package first before trying it toasted. I did both and prefer it straight from the package.
- To get the chocolate peanut butter mixture on all pieces of bread, it's best to spread it on both slices, sandwich them together, then add another layer on top.
- If you're really in a hurry, you can buy store-bought chocolate peanut butter spread.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
You can eat this recipe warm, at room temperature, or cold. I prefer it warm right out of the microwave.
This single-serving bread pudding recipe will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
This chocolate bread pudding with peanut butter is perfect for those late-night cravings when you want something fast!
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📋 Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Microwave Bread Pudding
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
- 2 teaspoons peanut butter - I used one with coconut mixed in
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- Pinch salt
- 2 pieces gluten free bread - I used brown rice
- 6 tablespoons full fat coconut milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Mix cacao powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt. Spread on both pieces of bread.
- Put two pieces of bread together, like a sandwich. Spread remaining mixture on top piece of bread. Slice into small cubes.
- Place bread cubes in a microwave-safe mug or ramekin. Distribute chocolate chips in between bread, if using, or melt first and pour on top when done microwaving. Pour coconut milk over bread. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave for 2 minutes, and let sit for 2 minutes.
Notes
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Kathy says
I found this recipe on Instagram and had to try it. What an easy delicious dessert! I will be making this again!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Kathy! I'm so glad that you like it!