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    Healthy Blueberry French Toast Casserole

    June 1, 2018 By Monika Last Updated May 14, 2023 19 Comments

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    This blueberry french toast casserole is light and fluffy, low in sugar and fat, high in protein, full of fruity goodness and delicious flavour. Easy to put together and ready in 40 minutes. No need to soak the mixture overnight!

    Blueberry french toast in white oval dish and blue-and-white cloth to left.

    This blueberry french toast casserole is soft and moist on the inside and comes with a sweet and crispy topping of blueberries mixed with moderate amounts of sugar and butter. It is super easy to put together, perfect for a weekend brunch.

    Blueberry french toast casserole ingredients and substitutions

    • Bread: I used soft buns/rolls. You can use either white, seeded or whole wheat/wholemeal buns (or a bit of each). Alternatively use brioche buns. See below for more details.
    • Eggs.
    • Milk: use any.
    • Blueberries: use fresh or frozen.
    • Sugar: I used demerara for extra crunch but you can use any.
    • Butter: creates a delicious crispy finish.

    What blueberries to use

    You can use either fresh or frozen blueberries. I chose the latter as they tend to keep their shape in baking better than fresh. 

    Best bread for french toast bake

    If I am making French toast the traditional way in a frying pan I tend to use bread slices. However, I find that french toast in casserole form works best when using soft buns (which I also used in banana and chocolate french toast bakes as well as french toast muffins). They soak up the egg mixture (quite generous in this recipe) extremely well as well as quickly and come out of the oven fluffy and moist.

    TIP: You can use brioche buns instead but bear in mind they will add on extra calories.

    Step-by-step recipe instructions

    1. Prepare bread: Break the buns into chunks and place in your casserole dish.

    Torn up bread inside white oval dish.

    2. Make egg mixture: Combine the eggs with the milk and whisk until smooth.

    4 eggs with milk inside metal bowl with green whisk to the right.

    3. Combine with bread: Pour the mixture over the bread and stir.  Set aside for 5 minutes, then give another stir.

    Torn up bread with egg mixture and spoon inside white oval dish.

    4. Add blueberries: Scatter the blueberries over the top tucking in between the bread without pressing down, sprinkle the sugar and drizzle with the melted butter. Bake for 30-40 minutes until lightly browned.

    Blueberry french toast casserole in white oval dish.

    5. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

    Top down view of blueberry french toast in white oval dish and blue-and-white cloth around it.

    Serving suggestions

    This healthy blueberry french toast casserole is delicious on its own but you can also enjoy it with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, fresh fruit or fruit compote. 

    Can french toast casserole with blueberries be made ahead

    Yes, it can! You can prepare the bread mixture and add the blueberries the night before but drizzle over the butter just before baking. Also, if using frozen blueberries I recommend adding them the following day (they will defrost overnight and may become soggy).

    Optional extras

    This blueberry french toast bake is delicious as it is but you can add other ingredients for a different flavour twist or texture. These can include:

    • cinnamon
    • lemon zest
    • sunflower seeds or flaxseed
    • almond flakes
    • wheat germ for added fibre

    Top tips 

    • Use either frozen or fresh blueberries.
    • If using white buns you can sprinkle a bit of wheat germ over the top for extra fibre (this is optional).
    • Cooking times may vary depending on the size and depth of your casserole dish.  If you use a smaller dish the casserole mixture will be more compact and you may have to bake it a little longer. It is ready if the middle is no longer wobbly.
    • Best served straight from the oven.
    • Leftover blueberry french toast casserole can be refrigerated, covered for up to 2 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave.
    • Freezing: You can freeze this casserole uncooked for up to 3 months (wrap it tightly with foil). Defrost in the fridge overnight.
    Top down view of blueberry french toast casserole in white dish and on small plate with spoon and dish of blueberries and blue-and-cloth on dark surface.

    More blueberry breakfast recipes to try next

    • Quinoa Blueberry Muffins
    • Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
    • Healthy Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
    • Healthy Blueberry Pancakes with Buttermilk

    See also these other healthy, delicious breakfast ideas!

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    Recipe

    Blueberry french toast in white oval dish and blue-and-white cloth to left.

    Healthy Blueberry French Toast Casserole

    This blueberry french toast casserole is light and fluffy, low in sugar and fat, high in protein, full of fruity goodness and delicious flavour. 
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: American, vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 311kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Equipment

    • medium casserole dish

    Ingredients

    • 4 small soft buns/rolls white or brown, broken into chunks
    • 1¼ cups (140 g) blueberries frozen or fresh
    • 4 large eggs
    • ½ cup (120 ml) semi-skimmed milk any
    • 2 tablespoons butter melted
    • 2 tablespoons demerara sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 F/ 190 C/ gas mark 5. You will need a medium sized casserole dish (approx. 6 cm deep).
    • Place the bread chunks in your dish. Whisk together the eggs and milk and pour over the bread. Stir thoroughly without pressing down and set aside for 5 minutes, then stir again.
    • Add the blueberries, tuck them in between the bread pieces without pressing down, leaving some on the top. Sprinkle the sugar over the top, drizzle with the melted butter and bake in the centre of the oven for 30-35 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Use either fresh or frozen blueberries.  I chose the latter as they keep their shape better in baking.  
    • You can use either white or whole wheat/wholemeal soft buns (seeded or not).  If using white you can sprinkle a bit of wheat germ over the top for extra fibre. 
    • The egg mixture takes minutes to get absorbed so there is no need to soak the bread overnight.
    • Cooking times may vary depending on the size and depth of your casserole dish.  If you use a smaller dish the casserole mixture will be more compact and you may have to bake your dish a little longer.  The casserole is ready if the middle is no longer wobbly.
    • Best served straight from the oven. Delicious on its own, with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, more fruit or fruit compote. 
    • Demerara sugar can be replaced by cane or light brown sugar.
    • Optional ingredients to add into the egg mixture include half a teaspoon of cinnamon or zest of 1 lemon. You can also sprinkle sunflower seeds, flaxseed or almond flakes over the top (before adding the butter). 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 12mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Pat says

      November 07, 2022 at 6:34 pm

      This looks easy and delicious. I want to make it for Thanksgiving breakfast. Can it be made ahead of time and frozen? If so how do I reheat it? Thanks

      Reply
      • Monika says

        November 08, 2022 at 10:59 am

        I haven’t tried freezing it but I don’t see why it wouldn’t be possible. I would just prepare it as per instructions, cover and freeze. Cook from frozen - about 10 minutes longer than the recommended time or until crispy on top. Hope it works out for you:)

        Reply
        • Pat says

          December 27, 2022 at 7:13 pm

          5 stars
          Thanks. Freezing it worked out great! Now I have another question.
          I know it does not need to soak overnight, but if I want it ready to pop in the oven in the morning, can I let it soak overnight? I’d like to do this with the banana one as well.

          Reply
          • Monika says

            December 28, 2022 at 10:11 pm

            Glad it worked! If you want to make it the night before I recommend using a little more milk only because it will all get absorbed and you may not see enough moisture in the morning. Hope it works out ok:)

            Reply
            • Pat says

              January 03, 2023 at 6:40 pm

              Thanks for your response. Since I was making it for company, I decided to just get up earlier so as not to ruin a good thing. I’ll try it overnight when it’s just for family.

    2. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

      June 15, 2018 at 10:06 am

      Delicious! Bookmarked x

      Reply
      • Monika says

        June 15, 2018 at 12:22 pm

        Thanks Kate!

        Reply
    3. sidilbradipo1 says

      June 07, 2018 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious 😀
      Thanks for this yummy recipe!
      Ciao
      Sid

      Reply
      • Monika says

        June 07, 2018 at 7:42 pm

        Thanks! Glad you like it:)

        Reply
    4. Jacqui Bellefontaine says

      June 05, 2018 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      Gosh Monika that looks amazing Im going to have to try this recipe for sure

      Reply
      • Monika says

        June 05, 2018 at 8:33 pm

        Thanks Jacqui, hope you like it if you do make it:)

        Reply
    5. DeeDee says

      June 05, 2018 at 2:36 am

      Looks fabulous Monika!

      Reply
      • Monika says

        June 05, 2018 at 8:31 pm

        Thanks! It was super delicious!

        Reply
    6. applytofaceblog says

      June 04, 2018 at 6:47 pm

      Oh my this looks and sounds fantastic!A genius idea for a special weekend breakfast.Pinned x

      Reply
      • Monika says

        June 04, 2018 at 6:48 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says

      June 04, 2018 at 6:29 am

      Hello, Monika. I am sure if my comment went thru the first time I was here - so I am here again just to make sure.

      It is such a wonderful idea to use soft buns in this French toast casserole. I could imagine how fluffy this is and has a melt in your mouth effect. 😀

      Thanks a bunch for sharing at Fiesta Friday party! x

      Reply
      • Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says

        June 04, 2018 at 6:30 am

        Hmm, when I type too fast & don't check it before pressing the 'okay' button. I meant 'I am not sure...' Haha! Thanks, Monika. x

        Reply
        • Monika says

          June 04, 2018 at 7:05 am

          I got that, don't worry, it happens to me all the time:)

          Reply
      • Monika says

        June 04, 2018 at 7:04 am

        Thanks Jhuls! Glad you like it and thanks for co-hosting FF again, you always do a great job:)

        Reply

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