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.
Taylor
This was SO GOOD! I love that sweet cinnamon sugar flavor mixed with the sweetness of the mixed berries. Definitely making again!
Lauren Kelly
Thank you Taylor!
Bernice
Love thê recipe, love berry too, Looks so refreshing and what a great flavor!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Bernice! It's one of my favorites 🙂
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
I do love a good french toast casserole...the berries in this one are definitely calling my name!!!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Jocelyn!
heather+@french+press
french toast casserole is one of my favorite holiday breakfast ideas
lauren.kelly
Mine too Heather!! 🙂
sue|theviewfromgreatisland
You totally had me at 'overnight', I'm a huge fan of waking up to a fabulous breakfast 🙂
lauren.kelly
Totally agree Sue!
Marjory+@+Dinner-Mom
Love overnight dishes! Perfect for the holidays!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Marjory!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
I love fruit with my french toast, such a fresh flavor! I love how easy overnight french toast casseroles are too!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Sharon!
Lisa+@+Garnish+with+Lemon
My family would go crazy for this! Love the berries 🙂
lauren.kelly
Thank you ladies! XO
Betsy+|+JavaCupcake.com
I couldn't wait to click over to see this recipe. Not only is it delish... but the recipe is simple! Love it!
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much Betsy!
Kim - Liv Life
Oh my! Just look at those berries. What a treat this would be for Christmas morning! Pinned...
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kim! 🙂
Susan
French toast casserole is my preferred way of making it these days and this looks so good with all those berries!
Angie | Big Bears Wife
Sounds (and looks) fantastic!! Yum!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic
French toast casserole is my favorite make-ahead breakfast. I love all of the berries in yours!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kirsten!
christine
Sounds delicious. I'll have to pass this on to someone to make for me on Mother's day too! Fab idea!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Christine!
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings
This looks so good! I love recipes that you can make the night before!
lauren.kelly
Me too Elizabeth!!