Description
Healthy overnight berry breakfast casserole that’s easy to prepare, packed with fruit, and ready to bake for a quick morning meal.
Ingredients
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6 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
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1 pound thick-cut bread (such as sourdough or French), slightly dried
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1 1/3 cups unsweetened applesauce or mashed ripe bananas
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2/3 cup milk (any type)
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2/3 cup liquid egg whites or additional milk
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1/4 cup maple syrup, agave, or honey
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
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If the bread is fresh and soft, allow it to dry out by leaving it uncovered for a day or baking it at 300°F for about 15 minutes.
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Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared dish.
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In a bowl, whisk together the applesauce (or banana), milk, egg whites (or more milk), sweetener, and vanilla if using.
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Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
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Spread the berries across the top.
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Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
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In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Bake the casserole for 1 hour, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
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Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5.7g
- Protein: 6.8g