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Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Delicious Overnight Breakfast Casserole for Easy Mornings

This Overnight Breakfast Casserole is a low-calorie, nutritious, and customizable dish, perfect for stress-free mornings and ideal for brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Berries fresh or thawed frozen, make sure they’re dry
  • 6 slices Thick Bread brioche, sourdough, or French baguette
  • 1 cup Applesauce or Mashed Banana
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 2 cups Milk of Choice plant-based or dairy
  • 1/2 cup Egg Whites or Additional Milk omit for a vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup or Agave/Honey liquid stevia for sugar-free
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract optional
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Additional Berries for topping
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare bread by checking if it's stale; let it sit uncovered or bake at 300°F for about 15 minutes.
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. Cut the prepared bread into 1-inch cubes and layer them in the greased pan.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, milk, egg whites (or additional milk), maple syrup, and optional vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the creamy mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are moistened.
  6. Spread your choice of berries evenly on top of the mixture.
  7. Cover the pan tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for about 1 hour until golden brown.
  9. Let the casserole cool slightly for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, use slightly stale thick bread, and ensure your berries are fully thawed and dried if using frozen ones.

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