A delicious family favourite pud from grandmother’s day, with a lighter, healthier touch.
 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 175g cup mixed dried fruit

• 150ml cup apple juice

• 115g stale brawn or white bread, diced

• 5ml mixed spice

• 1 large banana, sliced

• 150ml cup skimmed milk

• 15ml demerara sugar

• Natural low fat yogurt, to serve

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Place the dried fruit in a small pan with the apple juice and bring to the boil.

2. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the bread, spice and banana. Spoon the mixture into a shallow 1.2 litre/2 pint/ 5 cup ovenproof dish and pour over the milk.

3. Sprinkle with demerara sugar and bake for 25-30 minutes, until firm and golden brown. Serve hot or cold with natural yogurt.

Nutritional Information (Per portion):

• Energy 190kcals/800kj

• Fat 0.89g

• Saturated 0.21g

• Cholesterol 0.75mg

• Fibre 1.8g

COOK’S TIP:
 

Different types of bread will absorb varying amounts of liquid, so you may need to adjust the amount of milk to allow for this.