A slow cooker twist on a beloved breakfast dish!
French toast is a rich, sweet breakfast treat. Our slow cooker twist is healthier and much easier to prepare than traditional French toast. Whether you are hosting several people at a brunch gathering or preparing a romantic breakfast in bed for two, this meal is sure to please.
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Easy to make and healthier, this version of french toast is going to become a regular in your household.
Yield 10 people
Serving Size 2 slices bread
Ingredients
- 13 ounces whole wheat French bread loaf, sliced into 20 pieces
- 8 eggs large
- 2 cups low fat milk optional almond milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar or honey
Topping
- 1/4 cup sucanat optional coconut palm sugar or honey
- 1/2 cup pecans minced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Lightly mist a 9" x 13" x 2" casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange bread slices in two rows, slightly overlapping pieces. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and sucanat. Pour mixture over bread, making sure all bread is moist. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine topping ingredients, sprinkle evenly over the top of bread and bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden. Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
Notes
Whole Wheat French Bread can be purchased in the bakery section at most Walmart Super Centers, for about $1.00.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 2slices bread | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 433mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10
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mmmm this one of my favorites…commenting for contest 2/17/13
Can you freeze the leftovers?
Shannon, I haven’t tried freezing yet, but it should work. Keep us posted!
Yes, you can. Just cool to room temperature before freezing.
If you are making it the same day that you want to eat I, can you skip soaking overnight?
Yes, but the texture may be less soft.
How long should it soak for? Not sure if I could prepare in evening or if I should wait right before bed? Is 14 hrs too long?
Annie, You can prepare first thing in the morning and allow to soak for about 30 minutes before baking. That will work too!
i want to make a change and loose weight. I found this page and thank you for all of the great informations looking forward to it
Great! Keep us posted, Yolanda. 🙂
i don’t see anywhere if you bake with cover on or off next day….???
thank you
Since there is still a topping to sprinkle over the casserole, you will need to remove the cover.