Healthy French Toast Casserole with Berries
Treat your brunch crowd to the aroma of this freshly baked Healthy French Toast Casserole! It's simple dump-and-bake recipe with sprouted grain bread, cinnamon, maple syrup, and almond milk, topped with fresh berries!
Servings: 6
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
- 13 oz sprouted whole grain bread cut into 1” cubes
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups almond milk unsweetened
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup mixed berries for topping
- 1 tbsp icing sugar for topping (optional)
- Cooking spray I use Misto
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray 9 by 13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Add bread cubes to a casserole dish in a single layer and pour melted butter on top all around.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Pour over the bread cubes and press with a spoon to make sure each cube is soaked in a mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes. Can quickly broil after for a golden brown top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Then add berries and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into 6 slices and serve warm.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F until warmed through, or microwave individual servings.
- Freeze: Freeze without the berries. Reheat from frozen in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
- Sourdough bread is another great healthier bread choice.
- Use only one variety of berry if desired, or use peaches, apples, cranberries or your favorite fruit.
- Meal prep this for an overnight casserole. Store in the refrigerator for no more than 12 hours and proceed with baking in the morning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 469mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g