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.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

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)
• 0 Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
• 0 Fresh fruit (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with dairy-free butter.

Step 2

Add the cubed stale bread to the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently with a spatula to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.

Step 5

Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to fully soak up the flavors.

Step 6

If desired, sprinkle the top with brown sugar for extra sweetness and a slight caramelized crust.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with powdered sugar and fresh fruit, if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2083.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3862.4

Total Fat 52.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5587.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 775.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.6g	0%
Total Sugars 312.8g
Protein 97.1g	0%

Vitamin D 200.0IU	0%
Calcium 716.1mg	0%
Iron 27.2mg	0%
Potassium 1395.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.0%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 78.2%