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    Published: Apr 18, 2018 · Modified: Sep 22, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Microwave Bread Pudding

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    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.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Microwave Bread Pudding in two ramekins

    I am not a big dessert person. In fact, I rarely eat dessert. I do have the occasional piece of dark chocolate though. Many times dark chocolate is accompanied by peanut butter. That way it isn't too sweet.

    I don't buy dark chocolate often because it will disappear quickly if I do. I do keep cacao powder around, though. That way I have to work for my dessert. I whip up some cacao powder, sweetener, and peanut butter and dilute it to a pudding-like consistency.

    When I do crave dessert, I like it to be easy and in small portions. This simple bread pudding hits both of those requirements. It literally takes minutes to make, which makes it perfect for a late-night craving when you want something fast.

    That's usually when I crave dark chocolate. It's after a couple of glasses of my Camping Sangria recipe, which pairs nicely with dark chocolate.

    Ever since starting the blog a few years ago, I've been creating desserts with bread products, whereas pre-blog I probably would have never considered it. I think my Vegan Dessert Pizza was one of the first, as well as one of my favorites.

    Other recipes to try are my Dark Chocolate Hummus recipe and Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
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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.
    • There's no baking involved and you can make it for one person!

    🧾 Ingredients

    • Cacao powder (or 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.
    • 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.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. 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

    Chocolate peanut butter mixture on two slices of bread that are stacked.

    Step 1: Mix the cacao powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt.

    Step 2: Spread the mixture on both pieces of bread.

    Step 3: Sandwich the two pieces together and slice them into cubes.

    Cubes of bread with chocolate peanut mixture in a ramekin.

    Step 4: Place the cubes into a microwave-safe dish. Distribute chocolate chips in between the cubes.

    Step 5: Pour coconut milk over the top and heat in the microwave.

    💭 Tips

    • All microwaves are different, so 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.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Microwave Bread Pudding in a ramekin.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Do you heat up bread pudding or eat it cold?

    You can eat this recipe warm, at room temperature, or cold. I prefer it warm right out of the microwave.

    How long does bread pudding last in the refrigerator?

    This vegan bread pudding recipe will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    This chocolate bread pudding with peanut butter is perfect for those late-night cravings when you want something fast!

    If you tried this Chocolate Peanut Butter Microwave Bread Pudding Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Microwave Bread Pudding in a ramekin.
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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Microwave Bread Pudding

    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 quick dessert. 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine English inspired
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time 7 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 609kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    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)
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    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. 
    • Microwave for 2 minutes, and let sit for 2 minutes.

    Notes

    This vegan bread pudding recipe will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3.7mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Kathy says

      April 20, 2018 at 8:33 am

      I found this recipe on Instagram and had to try it. What an easy delicious dessert! I will be making this again!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        April 20, 2018 at 3:44 pm

        Thanks Kathy! I'm so glad that you like it!

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