Cherry Chocolate Bread Puddings

Description
Since the recipe says to use 4 x 6 oz custard cups...i assume the recipe is 4 servings. Also, using you favorite healthy carb bread will better the nutrition for you


 * Contributed by Gloria at Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * From Diabetic Living Diet
 * Prep Time: 20 Mins
 * Cook Time: 15 Mins
 * Total Time: 35 Mins

Ingredients

 * cooking spray
 * 2 cups bread, whole-grain
 * 3 tbsp cherries, dried
 * 1 tbsp wheat germ, toasted
 * ⅔ cup milk, fat-free
 * ¼ cup chocolate, semisweet pieces
 * ⅓ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
 * 1 tsp orange peel
 * ½ tsp vanilla
 * frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed
 * cocoa powder, unsweetened

Directions

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
 * 2) Coat four 6-ounce individual soufflé dishes or custard cups with nonstick cooking spray.
 * 3) Divide bread cubes, cherries, and wheat germ among the dishes.
 * 4) In a small saucepan, combine milk and chocolate.
 * 5) Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate melts; remove from heat.
 * 6) If necessary, beat smooth with a wire whisk.
 * 7) In a small bowl, gradually stir chocolate mixture into egg product.
 * 8) Stir in orange peel and vanilla.
 * 9) Pour mixture over bread cubes in the dishes.
 * 10) Press lightly with back of spoon to moisten bread.
 * 11) Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the tops appear firm and a knife inserted near the centers comes out clean.
 * 12) Serve warm.
 * 13) If desired, serve with whipped topping and sprinkle with cocoa powder.

Nutritional information
Nutrition per Serving:
 * 147 Calories, 2g Saturated Fat, 152 mg Sodium, 4g Total Fat,
 * 15g Carbs, 3g Dietary Fiber, 1 mg Cholesterol, 7g Protein
 * Exchanges: 1½ other carbs, ½ fat, 1½ carb choices