This easy one-pan casserole tastes exactly like traditional French toast, but it’s 100 percent vegan and a lot less work! You can even prepare this the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning. That's a win!
Vanilla Maple French Toast Bake [Vegan]
Serves
6
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
- 4 cups (140 g) cubed baguette
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) melted coconut oil
- 1 cup (236 ml) almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup, plus more for serving
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1/3 cup (73 g) room-temperature coconut oil
- 1/2 cup (40 g) quick-cooking oats
- 1/3 cup (73 g) packed brown sugar
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- To make the casserole, in a large baking dish, mix together the baguette cubes, coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and maple syrup. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to make the crumble topping, in a small bowl, mix together the coconut oil, oats and brown sugar. Set the topping aside.
- After 15 minutes, remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the crumble topping over the top. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 15 minutes more.
- Serve with extra maple syrup.
About The Author
Nicole Malik
See My Recipes Plant-based cooking just got easier than ever! Cleanup is a snap when your dinner cooks in one dish, and getting more plants into your diet is downright delicious with approachable yet inspired recipes. You won’t find any salads or tofu here! Perfect for vegans, vegetarians and veggie-loving omnivores alike, this book centers on whole food recipes for more nutritious, satisfying meals without sacrificing flavor. Even on your busiest weeknights, these simple yet delicious meals will please the whole family with time to spare.
Reprinted with permission from Weeknight One-Pot Vegan Cooking by Nicole Malik, Page Street Publishing Co. 2019. Photo credit: Nicole Malik
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