Heart-Healthy French Toast Casserole
Elevate your breakfast game with this Heart-Healthy French Toast Casserole—a nourishing twist on a classic comfort food. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole grain bread, unsweetened almond milk, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe is packed with flavor without sacrificing nutrition. Fresh blueberries and chopped walnuts add vibrant antioxidants and heart-friendly fats, while a touch of maple syrup sweetens the dish naturally. Perfectly baked to golden-brown perfection, this casserole is easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a weekend brunch or meal prep. With just 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes in the oven, you’ll enjoy a warm, satisfying breakfast that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 4 units large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 for greasing canola oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with canola oil spray.
Cut the whole grain bread slices into 1-inch cubes and layer evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened almond milk, large eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup until well combined.
Pour the milk and egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are well soaked.
Evenly sprinkle the fresh blueberries and chopped walnuts over the top of the soaked bread.
Allow the casserole to sit for 10 minutes, allowing the bread to absorb more of the liquid mixture.
Cover the casserole with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your heart-healthy breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.5 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 1516 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.5 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.8 g | ||
| Protein | 71.1 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.4 mcg | 42% | |
| Calcium | 1286 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1400 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
