Soy Bread Pudding
Soy Bread Pudding is a creative, plant-based twist on the classic comfort dessert, substituting traditional dairy with soy milk for a creamy, rich texture. It typically combines cubes of stale bread, soy milk, sugar, eggs, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, often baked until golden. This dish is a popular adaptation in modern vegan or lactose-intolerant-friendly kitchens, blending Western baking traditions with Asian soy-based ingredients.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates and moderate in fat, with the soy milk providing a solid boost of plant-based protein. A typical serving offers a good amount of calcium and iron, with a calorie count that usually falls between 300 and 400 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of soy milk not only makes this dessert dairy-free but also adds a subtle, nutty depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with sweet spices. Nutritionally, it's a clever way to increase protein intake in a dessert while maintaining the comforting, nostalgic feel of traditional bread pudding.
