Healthy Overnight French Toast Bake Recipe

Name: Healthy Overnight French Toast Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray, for coating baking dish; One 8-ounce whole wheat baguette, cut into twenty-four 1/4-inch slices; One 12-ounce can evaporated fat-free milk; 1 cup reduced-fat (2-percent) milk; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch kosher salt; 4 large eggs; 1/3 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

Nonstick cooking spray, for coating baking dish
One 8-ounce whole wheat baguette, cut into twenty-four 1/4-inch slices
One 12-ounce can evaporated fat-free milk
1 cup reduced-fat (2-percent) milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
4 large eggs
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
For the French toast: Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Arrange the bread slices on the diagonal in 3 rows in the dish, slightly overlapping the slices.
3
Whisk together the evaporated milk, milk, vanilla and almond extracts, cinnamon, salt and eggs until well combined.
4
Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, taking care to evenly coat the bread.
5
Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the foil from the baking dish and spoon any remaining egg mixture over the top of the bread pieces to assure they are evenly moistened.
7
For the topping: Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the bread.
8
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and the cinnamon.
9
Bake until golden, about 40 minutes.
10
Drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup and serve.

289

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick cooking spray, for coating baking dish, One 8-ounce whole wheat baguette, cut into twenty-four 1/4-inch slices, One 12-ounce can evaporated fat-free milk, 1 cup reduced-fat (2-percent) milk, and more.

Yes, Healthy Overnight French Toast Bake falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Overnight French Toast Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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