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Vegan Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 431 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Apple Filling
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or neutral cooking oil of choice
  • 4 medium apples, sliced (I recommend a crisp variety, such as Fuji, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Jonagold, or Gala)*
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
French Toast
  • 1 large loaf french bread (about 16 ounces), sliced (not too thick or thin) or torn into pieces**
  • 2 cups oat milk (or other creamy plant-based milk)
  • 8 ounces silken soft tofu
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional but adds a nice rich body)
  • 2/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
Crisp Topping
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, or other neutral-flavored oil
For serving (optional)
  • Non-dairy yogurt or whipped topping

Instructions

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  1. Make the Apple Filling. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the apple slices, maple syrup, and cinnamon, and mix to evenly coat. Cook for 10 minutes, until apples are soft but not falling apart. If you are using a good nonstick skillet, you can skip the oil, but be sure to stir frequently.
  2. Lightly grease a large rectangular baking pan (about a 13×9-inch pan) with oil or nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Make the French Toast. Arrange the slices of French bread in the greased baking dish so the tops are facing up.
  4. In a blender, combine the oat milk, tofu, coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, baking powder, and arrowroot powder (or cornstarch). Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps remain.
  5. Pour the oat milk mixture evenly over the bread, making sure to moisten each piece completely. Pour the apple filling on top of the soaked bread and stir to combine, or carefully layer the apples between the slices of bread, as shown in the photos.
  6. Make the crisp topping. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl using a spatula or your fingertips. Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the French Toast.
  7. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 20-30 minutes, until the crisp topping is golden browned and the casserole is completely cooked through.

Notes

  • *For an alternative presentation (dicing the apples), see the blog post above.
  • **See notes above about using stale or dried out bread and options for slicing or tearing the bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 419mg (17%) Potassium 286mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 96IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 127mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431

% Daily Value*

Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 419mg 17%
Potassium 286mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 96IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 127mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.