Vegan French Toast Casserole
This vegan French toast casserole is a perfect easy recipe to keep in your back pocket when you need a cozy breakfast. Perfect for special occasions, snow days, or regular old weekends; it's a recipe that's sure to be a family favorite!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
For the French Toast
- 1 baguette loaf (or other firm, crusty bread)
- 2 cups non dairy milk
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional, omit to keep this nut free)
- 1 orange, zested (and more for garnish if desired)
For the Topping:
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
The night before...
- Slice the baguette into thick 1 or 1 1/2 inch slices. Arrange in one single layer in a large baking dish. You can cut some of the pieces to fit and squeeze scraps between the gaps in the slices to fill it up if you wish.
- Mix together the non dairy milk, maple syrup, vanilla and almond extracts, and zest of the orange.
- Pour the liquid over the bread, being sure to get each piece of bread wet.
- Cover with plastic wrap touching the bread and use your hands to press the bread down to absorb the liquid.
- Refrigerate overnight.
The next morning....
- Preheat the oven to 425º.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the french toast. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of the bread, trying to cover it all.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Most of the sugar will melt and caramelize.
- Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle additional orange zest over top, and serve with maple syrup and fruit if desired. Enjoy!