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Healthy Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Healthy Blueberry French Toast Casserole for Easy Brunch Bliss

Enjoy a delicious Healthy Blueberry French Toast Casserole, perfect for brunch gatherings with family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 10 slices Sourdough Bread day-old or stale works best to avoid sogginess
  • 2 Overripe Bananas can be substituted with applesauce for lower-sugar option
  • 4 Eggs essential for binding
  • 2 cups Milk (or Milk Alternative) use almond, oat, or cow's milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract try almond extract for a fun twist
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon substitute with nutmeg for unique flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup (optional) can be omitted
  • 2 cups Blueberries (fresh or frozen) adjust cooking if using frozen
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (or Unsalted Butter)
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar brown sugar can be used as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans (optional) omit for nut-free
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil (or Unsalted Butter)
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Sugar brown sugar is a good alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional nutmeg for twist

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with coconut oil or butter.
  2. Cube the sourdough bread into 1-inch cubes and layer in the baking dish, then sprinkle half of the blueberries on top.
  3. Mash the overripe bananas until smooth, then whisk in the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the layered bread and blueberries, ensuring they are all coated, and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Mix melted coconut oil (or butter), coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt for the topping.
  6. Drizzle the topping mixture evenly over the soaked bread and blueberries before baking.
  7. Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown and firm, then cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the casserole to cool for 10 minutes after baking improves slicing and serving quality.

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