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Healthier French Toast Casserole

VegetarianOvenLow-Carb

Time: 1 hour

Yield: 9 servings

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We get it; everyone wants French toast but not everyone wants the guilt that comes with the breakfast indulgence. So here comes Healthier French Toast Casserole to serve up some luxury that respects your waistline! Using less sugar but never skimping out on flavor, Healthier French Toast Casserole serves up a spicy and fruity bread in a light custard and tops itself with some refreshing, juicy berries. Eating healthy never tasted so rewarding!

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Ingredients

  • 12 slices gluten-free cinnamon-raisin bread
  • 1 1/2 cups milk or dairy-free milk
  • 1/2 cup maple sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • confectioners' sugar, optional, to taste
  • fresh berries, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3 -Place the bread, in overlapping layers, in the prepared dish in two even rows.

Step 4 -In a large bowl, whisk the milk, the sugar, the vanilla, and the eggs together.

Step 5 -Pour the milk mixture over the bread, pressing on the slices to help them soak up the liquid.

Step 6 -Place the baking dish in another larger pan.

Step 7 -Fill the pan with enough warm water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.

Step 8 -Bake until golden brown and the custard is set, about 50 minutes.

Step 9 -Sift the sugar over the casserole.

Step 10 -Slice and serve with the berries.

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