Description
This Vegan French Toast Casserole is a delicious plant-based twist on a classic breakfast favorite, featuring day-old bread soaked in a creamy tofu and coconut milk custard, topped with a cinnamon brown sugar crumble, then baked to golden perfection. It's perfect for a cozy brunch or holiday morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf (14-16 ounces) day old large french or sourdough bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (about 10 cups)
- 12 ounces silken tofu
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can full fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter, cold
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Cut the day-old bread into 1 inch cubes by first slicing the loaf and then cutting into smaller cubes. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch casserole dish and add the bread cubes evenly.
- Make the custard: In a blender, combine the silken tofu (drained of excess water if needed), full fat coconut milk, cornstarch, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Soak the bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the casserole dish. Gently press the bread down into the custard several times with your hands to ensure it is well soaked. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours, or you can bake immediately if preferred.
- Preheat the oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, all purpose flour, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the cold vegan butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the soaked bread casserole.
- Bake the casserole: Place the uncovered casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set throughout.
- Serve: Once baked, optionally sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm with pure maple syrup. Enjoy your vegan French toast casserole!
Notes
- Use day-old, dried out bread to prevent a soggy casserole; fresh bread should be dried out by leaving uncovered at room temperature for several hours if day-old bread isn’t available.
- Drain water from silken tofu package thoroughly before blending to avoid watery custard.
- Vegan butter is essential for the topping to keep this recipe fully vegan.
- You can prepare the casserole the night before and bake it in the morning for a convenient breakfast option.
- The casserole pairs wonderfully with warm maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
