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5 from 21 votes

Vegan French Toast Casserole

Vegan French Toast Casserole is a quick, healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert! Made with sprouted wheat bread, apples, soy milk, flax seeds, and maple syrup, you’ll get all the decadence of a bread pudding in a nutritious package. Family-friendly and easy to make gluten-free!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

  • cup unsweetened soy milk
  • 3 tbsp ground flax seeds
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon, ground
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • tsp brown sugar
  • 8 slices sprouted wheat bread, roughly chopped
  • 1 apple, diced

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients from soy milk through to brown sugar to a high speed blender/food processor. Blend until smooth. Set aside for 15 minutes to allow the custard to thicken.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 C.
  • Spray a baking dish with olive oil.
  • Arrange the chopped bread in an even layer over the base of the baking dish.
  • Top with the diced apple.
  • Pour the prepared custard over the bread and apple, making sure all bread is well coated in custard.
  • Bake in the oven for 45-55 minutes. Remove and allow to sit for 20 minutes or chill in the fridge overnight before cutting into 8 servings.
  • Serve topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup.

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Notes

Storage Directions
Storing: Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow the casserole to come to room temperature before storing. 
Freezing: Freeze leftover French toast casserole in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.  Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheating: Reheat the dish in the microwave on medium heat for 30-60-second intervals until it is heated through. Or cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and reheat for 10-15 minutes in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Recipe Notes 
  • Gluten-Free: For gluten-free vegan French toast casserole, use gluten-free bread.
  • Use a greased casserole dish to prevent the bread from sticking.
  • Use a blender to combine the liquid ingredients. This will ensure the flax gets completely incorporated to make an egg-like batter.
  • The flax seeds will thicken the batter as it sits after blending.  Plan to let the batter sit for the full 15 minutes before using.
  • Stale bread or day-old bread is the best bread for this vegan French toast recipe. Bread that’s a little dried out will fully soak up the custard and prevent a soggy center. If you only have fresh bread, lay the slices of bread on a baking sheet and allow them to sit out overnight before using.  A second method to dry bread is to place it in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or until it becomes crusty.
  • Spread the custard evenly over the bread and make sure that the custard has been fully absorbed by the bread before putting it in the oven. 
  • For vegan overnight French toast, prepare the recipe as written and store it unbaked in the refrigerator.  Cover tightly with plastic wrap before storing.
  • Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving because it will firm up as it cools.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g