Baked Cinnamon Apple French Toast

Baked Cinnamon Apple French Toast

I received this recipe from a coworker and made it for Easter brunch this year. It was easy to assemble and tasted fantastic. It was an instant hit with my family! I modified the original recipe, using low-fat egg/dairy products.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 5 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup light butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 ½ cups egg substitute
  • 1 ½ cups skim milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1
Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2
Mix brown sugar, butter, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Add apples, cranberries, and pecans; toss to coat. Evenly spread apple mixture to cover bottom of dish.

Step 3
Arrange bread slices atop apple mixture, overlapping slightly until apple layer is completely covered.

Step 4
Whisk egg substitute, skim milk, vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a bowl; evenly pour over bread slices. Cover dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.

Step 5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 6
Bake the covered casserole dish in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until lightly browned and egg mixture is set, about 5 more minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Cook’s Note:

If you use sweeter apples, you'll want to decrease the amount of brown sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

537
Calories
16g
Fat
87g
Carbs
15g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 537
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat5g 25%
Cholesterol16mg 5%
Sodium697mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate87g 32%
Dietary Fiber5g 17%
Total Sugars41g
Protein15g
Vitamin C3mg 14%
Calcium187mg 14%
Iron4mg 22%
Potassium447mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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