Blueberry Lemon Overnight GF French Toast Bake

Adapted from the recipe by Shannon Garcia, Kiss in the Kitchen

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Soak for at least 2 hours, best overnight
Cook Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients
1 15 oz loaf Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free Hawaiian Sweet Bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
8 large eggs
2 cups original almond or coconut milk – (the refrigerated carton, not the can)
1/4 cup maple syrup or SunRoot Sweetener (nectar of Jerusalem artichoke root)
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp pure vanilla or almond extract – I also tested this with both almond and vanilla extract. Using almond extract almost gives a liqueur taste to the dish, whereas the vanilla creates a lighter more subtle flavor. They’re both nice, but I’d recommend using vanilla extract if making for the first time!
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Arrange bread cubes evenly on the bottom of the dish, followed by the blueberries. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, almond, nutmeg, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover the dish with foil or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight*
3. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake, uncovered, for 50 to 55 minutes or until lightly golden brown and where there isn’t any remaining liquid in the center of the dish. Serve warm and enjoy often!

Notes
*The longer this dish sets (goal = overnight), the more custardy and moist it is! I’ve baked this many times with just letting it soaks 2 hours and it’s good, but the best version is definitely letting it soak overnight!
You can serve with some Canadian Bacon, asparagus and fruit salad.

And Mary said:
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.
For He has looked upon His handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.” Luke 1: 46-48

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