Ingredients
6 cups berries (32 oz)
1 lb thick bread
1 1/3 cup applesauce or mashed banana
2/3 cup milk of choice
2/3 cup egg whites or additional milk of choice
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or agave or honey
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- If the bread is not already slightly hard, let it sit uncovered for a day or bake the slices at 300°F for 15 minutes to dry it out.
- Grease a 9×13-inch pan. Cut the bread into approximately 1-inch pieces and layer them evenly in the pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the applesauce, milk, egg whites (or additional milk), maple syrup, and vanilla extract (if using). Pour this mixture evenly over the bread.
- Spread the berries over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the pan on the center rack and bake for 1 hour, or until the bread is lightly golden.
- Enjoy the casserole hot or cold!
Notes
- You can swap berries for other fruits like bananas, apples, or peaches.
- For a dairy-free option, use almond or oat milk and substitute egg whites with a flax egg or additional milk.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetener to your preference such as using stevia or coconut sugar instead of maple syrup.
- Experiment with different bread types like whole wheat, sourdough, or gluten-free for varied flavors.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth and flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
