Simple Vegan Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Simple Vegan Blueberry French Toast Casserole—perfect for brunch or a special breakfast treat. This delightful casserole features layers of custardy bread and juicy blueberries, all baked to golden perfection with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. It’s easy to prepare, ensuring that you can enjoy a sweet start to your day without any fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 8 cups stale brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the flax egg by mixing flaxseed meal with water; let it thicken for 5 minutes.
- Layer half the bread cubes in the baking dish, followed by half the blueberries.
- In a bowl, whisk almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and flax egg until smooth; pour over the bread mixture.
- Add remaining bread on top and sprinkle with remaining blueberries; gently press down to soak.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg