Description
This vegan French toast casserole is a delicious, dairy-free breakfast bake featuring day-old bread soaked in a creamy silken tofu and coconut milk custard, topped with a cinnamon-spiced brown sugar crumble and baked to golden perfection. Ideal for make-ahead meals, it is perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large loaf (14-16 ounces) day-old French or sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
- 12 ounces silken tofu
- 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 slicing the loaf first then cutting into smaller cubes. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch casserole dish and evenly spread the bread cubes in it.
- Make the custard: In a blender, combine the silken tofu (drained if necessary), full fat coconut milk, cornstarch, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Blend until completely smooth to create the custard base.
- Soak the bread: Pour the blended custard evenly over the bread cubes in the casserole dish. Using your hands, gently press the bread down into the custard a few times so it soaks thoroughly. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours to allow the custard to infuse the bread. You may bake immediately if you prefer a less soaked texture.
- Preheat the oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the cold vegan butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly. Sprinkle this crumble topping evenly over the custard-soaked bread in the casserole.
- Bake the casserole: Place the uncovered casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the custard is cooked throughout.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven, lightly dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with pure maple syrup. Enjoy your vegan French toast casserole!
Notes
- Use day-old, dried-out bread to avoid a soggy casserole; if only fresh bread is available, let it sit uncovered at room temperature for a few hours to dry.
- Silken tofu should be well drained before blending for the best texture; Mori-Nu or water-packed silken tofu works well.
- Make ahead by soaking the bread overnight for convenience.
- For gluten-free version, substitute bread and flour accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
