Overnight French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 loaf gluten free bread (about 1 pound, cut into cubes)
• 8 large eggs
• 1.5 cups almond milk
• 1.5 cups coconut milk
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.5 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1.5 teaspoons nutmeg
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• fresh berries
• powdered sugar
• sliced almonds

Instructions

1. 1

   Add 8 large eggs, 1.5 cups almond milk, 1.5 cups coconut milk, 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1.5 tablespoons cinnamon, 1.5 teaspoons nutmeg, ⅔ cup brown sugar, and ¼ cup melted butter to a large mixing bowl. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth.

2. 2

   Cut or tear the 1 loaf gluten free bread into bite-sized pieces. Lightly spray the 9×13 casserole dish with oil. Add the cut bread to the casserole dish and pour the egg mixture over the bread. Use a spatula to gently turn the bread, then lightly press the bread down to ensure all the pieces of bread soak in the batter.Cover the baking dish and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 2 hours.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Once the oven is preheated, set the casserole dish on the middle rack, uncovered, and bake for 50 minutes.Remove the casserole dish from the oven, allow it to cool slightly, and sprinkle with fresh berries and sliced almonds. Serve with maple syrup.