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Easiest French toast healthy spiced apple casserole with almond milk (no milk)

  • Español
Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 313kcal

You're going to love this French toast healthy spiced apple pudding with almond milk, a French toast casserole inspired by the popular breakfast. Topped with juicy apples, it is a healthier breakfast alternative, and can be served with the afternoon coffee.

Why I ❤️ it • Recipe • Ingredients • Preparation

French toast casserole with apple and almond milk

Why I ❤️ it

I cannot in good conscience say that French toast is any good for me, it's the kind of thing I might have just once in a decade. Except for this French toast healthy casserole topped with spiced apples; because French toast might not make the healthiest breakfast, but it can be forgiven if you make it this way.

This one is specially great if you are looking for a lighter, milk-free alternative. It doesn't matter whether you are an advanced baker or a beginner, this French toast recipe is nearly foolproof. Now you know what you'll be baking next.

French toast healthy casserole recipe

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French Toast and Spiced Apple Pudding Recipe: Inspired by the popular French breakfast, topped with juicy spiced apples, it is perfect with afternoon coffee.

Course: Dessert
Inspiration: French, Fusion
Category: French toast casserole, french toast healthy, french toast no milk, french toast with oat milk
Author: Clara González

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time50 mins

Utensils and tools

  • Apple corer
  • Potato peeler
  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9" [23 cm] springform pan
French toast healthy casserole
French toast healthy casserole

Ingredients

Spiced apple layer

  • 4 Pink Lady or Granny Smith apples
  • ½ bar, (¼ cup) melted salted butter (see notes)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • ¼ teaspoon clove powder

French Toast casserole

  • Butter at room temperature for greasing pan
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 ½ cups almond milk
  • ½ stick, (¼ cup) melted salted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup sugar (white, granulated)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces [350 gr] (about 1 baguette) of day old French bread, sliced

Preparation

Before starting, please make sure you have all the ingredients and utensils ready.

Step 1

Heat the oven to 350 ºF [175 ºC].

Step 2

In the meantime, to make the spiced apple layer, peel and core the apples and slice into thin rings.

Mix butter, brown sugar, ginger powder, cinnamon powder, and clove powder. Pour on the apples and work with your hands to coat them with the butter mixture. Set the apples aside.

Step 3

To make the French toast layer, grease the baking pan with butter and sprinkle bottom with the brown sugar.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond milk, melted butter, eggs, sugar, cinnamon powder, baking powder and salt. Whisk until it is mixed completely. Bathe the bread slices in the milk mixture, making sure the liquid soaks in.

Step 4

Arrange the bread in layers in the baking pan trying to keep it even. Pour in any leftover milk mixture.

Top with the apples arranged in an even layer.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature before serving.

Variations

If you want to make it completely dairy free, substitute equal amount of vegetable oil for butter in the recipe. Be mindful the taste will not be identical, but it's still a great recipe.

Top tips

I have made this several times, and have learned a few lessons on what works and what doesn't in this French toast recipe. Of course, even the ones that didn't turn out so well were very, very good, so it will never go to waste.

French baguettes work best for this casserole, but the crust must not be too thick and dry, or it will stay the same after baking. You can also use brioche, challah, or white bread. Each will give a different consistency, but good in their way.

Another thing to keep in mind is the type of apple you'll use. Not all apples cook well, some get mushy, some get rubbery. We suggest Pink Lady, or, as a second choice, the classic baker's favorite: Granny Smith.

Serving suggestions

This is perfect as a breakfast dish, and also goes great with your afternoon coffee or tea.

Casserole french toast with no milk
Casserole french toast with no milk

Nutritional information

Calories: 313kcal - Carbohydrates: 60g - Protein: 10g - Fat: 4g - Saturated Fat: 2g - Cholesterol: 11mg - Sodium: 358mg - Potassium: 342mg - Fiber: 3g - Sugar: 34g - Vitamin A: 220IU - Vitamin C: 4.2mg - Calcium: 159mg - Iron: 1.7mg

FAQs

Is French toast healthy for breakfast?

Traditional French toast is not considered healthy by many, as it is made by frying bread that has been soaked in milk and sugar.

Can you make french toast with oat milk?

Yes, this recipe can be made by using oat milk instead of almond milk.

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French Toast and Spiced Apple Pudding

Ingredients

For the apple topping

  • 4 Pink Lady apples or Granny Smith apples
  • ½ bar melted butter
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • ¼ teaspoon clove powder

For the pudding

  • Butter for greasing pan
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3½ cups almond milk or oat milk
  • ½ bar melted butter
  • 3 eggs (medium)
  • ½ cup sugar (white, granulated)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces day old French bread , sliced (about 1 baguette)

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 ºF [175 ºC]
  • Peel and core the apples and slice into rings.
  • Mix butter, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and clove. Pour on the apples and work with your hands to coat them with the butter mixture. Reserve.
  • Grease a 9" [23 cm] springform pan (Amazon affiliate link) and sprinkle bottom with brown sugar.
  • Mix almond milk, melted butter, eggs, sugar, cinnamon powder, baking powder and salt. Whisk until it is mixed completely.
  • Bathe the bread slices in the milk mixture, making sure the liquid soaks in.
  • Arrange the bread in layers in the baking pan trying to keep it even. Pour in any leftover milk mixture. Top with the apples.
  • Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature before serving.

Originally published on Oct 6, 2014

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  1. Carmen

    November 25, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for the recipe, we really enjoyed it last weekend. My kids drizzled it with maple syrups, and they liked it. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Tia Clara

      March 11, 2017 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks for trying my recipe. I am happy that you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  2. Emilia

    October 14, 2014 at 11:22 am

    This looks fantastic! My grandmother used to make bread pudding I loved. She put the bread and milk in the blender--yes, I know, odd, isn't it? And she used chopped prunes instead of raisins--I didn't like them when I was a kid, can you believe it?! She also made French toast, that we call "rabanada" and is much more soft than the ones I have eaten in the US; it's traditional to also serve them with Christmas and New Year's Eve dinner. Anyway, I love both French toast and bread pudding and I will certainly try yours--and it will be dessert also, lol! Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe!

    Reply

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