This Overnight Mixed Berry French Toast Casserole is that perfect dish to make for Easter or Mother's Day brunch, or pretty much any day of the year! This delicious make-ahead breakfast casserole is always a crowd pleaser and take minutes to prepare.
Simple to prepare, colorful and lightened up!
This Overnight Mixed Berry French Toast Casserole is everyone's favorite. It is a perfect dish to bring to potlucks, brunches and holiday parties.
If you are looking for some other make ahead healthy breakfast recipes, you will love this Veggie Crustless Quiche, Gingerbread Chocolate Overnight Oats and definitely this Mushroom Gruyere Crustless Quiche!
These would all be even better with this Apple Chai Latte, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate or even this Spiked Apple Cider!
Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!
Why You Should Make This Overnight Mixed Berry French Toast Casserole
This delicious French toast casserole is so simple to prepare with easy ingredients you probably already have in your house.
This is especially convenient on those busy days when you don't have the time in the morning to prep it. That is why I make this for Easter, Christmas and all of my kids' birthdays when I don't have the time to prep it that early in the morning.
This Overnight Mixed Berry French Toast Casserole recipe is lightened up with Greek yogurt so it's a little healthier than the standard casserole. Everyone loved my Overnight French Toast Casserole so much (it's in The Greek Yogurt Cookbook!) that I knew I had to add some fruit to it.
You really don't need any additional maple syrup, this french toast is sweet enough on its own. It looks fancy enough for guests, but takes minutes to prepare.
Recipe Ingredients for This Overnight Mixed Berry French Toast Casserole
- Stale loaf bread- Stale bread absorbs more of the egg mixture than fresh bread will and it's also a great way to use up old bread!
- Eggs- I use farm raised, organic eggs. Eggs add a complete source of protein.
- Plain Greek yogurt- My favorite! Greek yogurt adds protein and a smooth texture.
- Almond milk- or any other milk of your choice. I used unsweetened almond milk to make sure there are no added sugars or ingredients in this french toast casserole.
- 100% pure maple syrup- This Maple Syrup is my favorite. This is a great unrefined, natural sweetener that is high in antioxidants and minerals.
- Frozen mixed berries- adds antioxidants, vitamins and lots of color!
- Butter- I always use 100% grass fed, organic unsalted butter which just plain old tastes better!
- Ground cinnamon - One of my favorite spices, it always adds so much to my baked goods. I love this one.
- Flour- I used all purpose flour but you can use a light flour of your choice, almond flour and gluten free flour are also great options.
Recipe FAQ's and Recipe Tips
Stale bread will definitely help prevent it from getting soggy. Also, making sure you don't use too many eggs will also help.
You can leave the bread out on the counter overnight to harden a bit. This will help prevent it from getting soggy.C
Yes, but I recommend you cooking the casserole first and then freezing any left overs in an airtight container.
I used Challah bread and 100% whole what bread to make this casseroleand boy was it fluffy and incredible. My friend just told me that she made this using Trader Joe's Brioche bread and was in love with that as well.
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Overnight Mixed Berry French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 loaf stale bread
- 5 whole cage-free eggs
- 2 cage-free egg whites
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup almond milk
- ¾ cup 100 percent pure maple syrup
- 16 ounces bag of frozen organic mixed berries
- 2 tablespoons cold butter diced
- ¼ cup unrefined brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour you can use almond flour
Instructions
- Take berries out of the freezer and defrost for at least 30 minutes.
- Spray a 9" × 13" casserole dish with organic nonstick cooking spray.
- Tear bread into pieces and spread them throughout the casserole dish in an even layer.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, egg whites, Greek yogurt, milk, and maple syrup. Mix very well until smooth and thoroughly combined. Pour egg mixture completely over bread.
- In a small bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and pecans, if using. Mix until all ingredients are combined, even if still lumpy.
- Add defrosted berries on top of bread mixture.
- Sprinkle the butter mixture on top of the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. If cooking the same day, make sure to refrigerate at least 30 minutes before baking.
- 6. In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown and the middle of the dish is set. Serve immediately with maple syrup, if desired.
Amelia
This was a hit at our Sunday brunch! The combination of maple syrup and mixed berries made it taste like a dessert. Plus, the Greek yogurt added a nice tangy twist!
Lauren Kelly
I agree, it's pretty decadent like a dessert! Thanks so much!
Catherine
I used whole milk instead of almond and it came out great! It was so delicious and a great way to start summer!
Lauren Kelly
So happy you liked it, Catherine!
Rina
This is definitely a must-try! Incredibly delicious and satisfying! Great way to start our day.
Lauren Kelly
Thank you Rina!
Abby
Loved that I could make this the night before or same day. Was so delicious. My whole family loved it.
Carrie
We all loved the addition of berries! Truly fabulous.
Lauren Kelly
Thank you!
Sha
One of the best breakfast casserole recipes I've tried! They're easy and super convenient! Perfect for sleepover
Jen
It’s hard not to keep this delicious casserole to myself, it’s so good! One of our favorite breakfast rotations!
Lauren Kelly
So happy you like it Jen!
Samantha
I've made quite a few overnight french toast casseroles over the years, but this was my first time to try one with berries. It was a huge hit! My kids are already asking when I can make it again. 🙂
Lauren Kelly
Happy to hear that, Samantha! Thank you!