Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast delight with this Simple Vegan Blueberry French Toast Casserole. This easy-to-make dish features layers of fluffy whole grain bread soaked in a creamy almond milk custard, studded with juicy blueberries, and baked to perfection. Perfect for lazy brunches or impressing guests, it comes together effortlessly, promising a warm, comforting treat that will brighten your morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices whole grain bread, cubed
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 3 tablespoons flaxseed meal + 9 tablespoons water (flax egg)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix flaxseed meal with water; let it thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Place cubed bread in the greased baking dish and sprinkle blueberries on top.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond milk, cinnamon, and the prepared flax egg; pour over the bread mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, drizzle with maple syrup, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use stale bread for better absorption of the custard mixture. Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition. Prepare the casserole overnight for deeper flavors.