Dairy Free Carrot Cake French Toast Casserole

This Dairy Free Carrot Cake French Toast Casserole is an easy and delicious way to feed a crowd! Marrying the wholesome goodness of carrot cake with the beloved french toast, this recipe brings you a delightful fusion that's both dairy free and bursting with spiced flavor. It's a simple yet impressive breakfast dish that will make any celebration a little bit sweeter!

Servings people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 20

Total Time 55

Equipment

cutting board
serrated knife
grater
large bowl
whisk
9x13" baking dish

Ingredients

15 oz challah bread cut into 1.5" cubes (best if 2+ days old)
6 large eggs
1 cup non-dairy milk
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger *
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves *
½ tsp kosher salt
1 cup finely grated carrots **

Optional Toppings:

powdered sugar
maple syrup
raisins

Instructions

Grease a 9x13" baking dish. Then, scatter the cubed challah evenly in the dish. Sprinkle the shredded carrots over the top of the bread.
15 oz challah bread, 1 cup finely grated carrots
Add eggs to a large bowl and whisk thoroughly. Then, add milk, maple syrup, applesauce, vanilla and spices. Whisk again until well combined.
6 large eggs, 1 cup non-dairy milk, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground ginger, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, ¼ tsp ground cloves, ½ tsp kosher salt
Pour liquid mixture over the bread and carrots. Use your hands or a spatula to gently press down on the bread to ensure as much of it is saturated as possible.
Let it soak at room temperature for 30 minutes. If you're prepping this the night before, instead cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge to soak overnight.
While the casserole is soaking, preheat your oven to 425F. Then, transfer the baking dish to the oven and cook for 25 minutes.
Optionally, top with powdered sugar, maple syrup and some raisins. Enjoy!
powdered sugar, maple syrup, raisins

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Notes

*NOTE: If you don't have any ground ginger or cloves on hand, that's okay! I would recommend increasing the nutmeg to 1/2 tsp and it'll still taste delicious :)

**NOTE: If possible, it's best to shred your own carrots rather than using store-bought matchstick carrots because they're a little too large/thick.

Calories: 330kcal

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, French

Diet: Dairy Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: Breakfast, Carrot Cake, Casserole, Dairy Free, Easter Recipes, French Toast, Spring Recipes, Sweet Breakfast

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