Go Back
–+ servings
Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Delicious Overnight Breakfast Casserole for Busy Mornings

A delicious Overnight Breakfast Casserole that's perfect for busy mornings, combining bread and berries for a comforting and healthy dish.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 8 slices Thick Bread (brioche or sourdough)
  • 2 cups Berries or seasonal fruits like peaches or mango
Moisture
  • 1 cup Applesauce or Mashed Banana or berry-flavored yogurt
  • 1 cup Milk of Choice almond, coconut, or oat milk
  • 1/2 cup Egg Whites or Additional Milk use extra plant-based milk if vegan
Sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup or Agave honey as alternative
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Slice bread and bake for about 15 minutes until dry but not browned.
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and layer the bread pieces evenly.
  3. Whisk together applesauce, milk, egg whites, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the bread pieces and ensure they are soaked.
  5. Spread berries over the soaked bread, press them in gently, and cover with plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake uncovered for about 1 hour until golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, slice, and serve warm with syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure bread is slightly stale to prevent sogginess. Personalize fruit and sweeteners to your liking. Store leftovers for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!