Apple & French Toast Healthy Casserole no Milk

Name: French Toast Casserole with Spiced Apple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 4 Granny Smith apples; ½ bar melted salted butter; 3 tablespoon brown sugar; ½ teaspoon ginger powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder; ¼ teaspoon clove powder; Butter ( at room temperature for greasing pan); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 3½ cups almond milk; ½ stick melted salted butter ((¼ cup)); 3 eggs ((large)); 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))

Portions: servings

Calories: 313kcal

You'll 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 better breakfast alternative and can be served with afternoon coffee.

Why I ❤️ it • Recipe • Ingredients • Preparation

French toast breakfast casserole.

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 Gonzalez

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time50 mins

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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 oven

Heat the oven to 350 ºF [175 ºC].

Step 2: Season apples

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: Drench bread

To make the French toast layer, grease the baking pan with butter and sprinkle the 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: Make the casserole

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

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.

If you want to try more apple recipes, don't miss my ginger spiced apple pie, and this Lithuanian apple cake.

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 remember is the type of apple you'll use. Not all apples cook well, some get mushy, and 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 goes great with your afternoon coffee or tea.

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

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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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