Yummy French Toast Casserole Egg Free Dairy Free
Transform your breakfast routine with this Yummy French Toast Casserole that's completely egg-free and dairy-free! Perfect for accommodating dietary needs without sacrificing flavor, this easy recipe uses wholesome ingredients like coconut milk, unsweetened applesauce, and maple syrup for a naturally rich and satisfying taste. A medley of warm spices, including cinnamon and nutmeg, gives this dish a cozy, aromatic flair, while stale bread turns irresistibly soft and custardy after baking. Topped with an optional sprinkle of brown sugar for a caramelized crunch, this casserole is oven-baked to golden perfection in just 45 minutes. Garnish with powdered sugar and fresh fruit for a stunning, crowd-pleasing brunch centerpiece that's allergy-friendly and guilt-free.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Stale bread (like sourdough or French bread, cubed)
- 2 cups Coconut milk (or any unsweetened, dairy-free milk of choice)
- 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (optional, for topping)
- 1 tablespoon Dairy-free butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh fruit (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with dairy-free butter.
Add the cubed stale bread to the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently with a spatula to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to fully soak up the flavors.
If desired, sprinkle the top with brown sugar for extra sweetness and a slight caramelized crust.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with powdered sugar and fresh fruit, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3862 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.9 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5587 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 775.8 g | 282% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.6 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 312.8 g | ||
| Protein | 97.1 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 716 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 27.2 mg | 151% | |
| Potassium | 1396 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.
