Lightened-Up Holiday Spiced French Toast Bake

Say hello to the perfect holiday breakfast! My Lightened-Up Holiday Spiced French Toast Bake is here just in time to make it on the menu for your next big holiday gathering. It's great for serving a group, or just a perfect breakfast the whole family can enjoy. This recipe requires minimal ingredients so it's perfect to throw together during the busy holiday season. Whole wheat bread and almond milk based eggnog give this breakfast classic a healthy twist. Grab your ingredients and get baking!

Course breakfast, dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword french toast, holiday

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Servings

Calories 264kcal

Author Steph

Equipment

baking dish 9x13

Ingredients

12 slices whole wheat bread Nature's Own 100% whole wheat bread
6 eggs
2 cups Almond milk-based eggnog Used: Califia Farms Holiday Nog Pure Almond Milk
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp coconut sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, combine the egg nog, eggs, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, cloves and kosher salt. Whisk to thoroughly incorporate the ingredients.
Chop the bread into small pieces and arrange them in a 9x13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Pour the egg mixture on top and press the bread into the mixture to ensure the pieces are covered.
Sprinkle with the coconut sugar.
Bake 35-45 minutes or until set up.
Optional: Serve with maple syrup

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