Blueberry-Almond French Toast Bake

Great breakfast to feed a group and loaded with protein and whole grains! Make ahead the night before, then pop in the oven before everyone gets up. I made this French toast bake for our group during a winter weekend of snowboarding. I just wish I had made two batches. It went fast! Serve with extra maple syrup and sausage on the side for a heartier meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 362 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• ⅓ cup sliced almonds
• cooking spray
• 8 large eggs
• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
• 8 large egg whites
• 1 (1 pound) loaf whole wheat bread, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 3

Whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.

Step 4

Place bread cubes in the prepared pan. Pour egg mixture over the bread. Scatter blueberries evenly over the top and sprinkle with almonds and brown sugar. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours, or overnight.

Step 5

Remove plastic wrap from the baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown , 40 to 50 minutes.