Description

This Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole offers a blissful start to your morning with complex carbohydrates and high-quality proteins, melting together in a nutrient-dense and fiber-rich comfort food that satisfies the whole family.

Ingredients

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1 large loaf Sourdough or Sprouted Grain Bread
8 large Pasture-Raised Eggs
2 cups Unsweetened Almond or Oat Milk
1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon Ceylon Cinnamo
1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 tablespoon Unsalted Grass-Fed Butter (for greasing)

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Instructions

Cut the loaf of bread into uniform one-inch cubes. Optional: lightly toast in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes
Generously grease the interior of your slow cooker with grass-fed butter or coconut oil
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt
Place the bread cubes into the slow cooker. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and gently press it dow
Optional: Let the mixture sit for about 20 minutes
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours or on High for 2 to 2.5 hours
Turn off the heat and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes with the lid off before serving

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute the bread for your favorite sturdy gluten-free bread.

For a vegan version, replace the eggs with a plant-based egg substitute.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
Category: Breakfast
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 310 kcal
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 186mg