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Dietitian Reviewed: Erin McNamara, RDN, LDN, CLT
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
Start your morning with a special treat with our heart-healthy French Toast Casserole. Featuring warm spices, gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread, fresh berries and a drizzle of naturally sweet maple syrup, this low sodium casserole recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Delight your family and guests with this delicious, heart-healthy dish that can be made ahead of time.
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Recipe yields 10 servings
Grease a 7x11-inch (2-quart) casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cut each slice of bread in half diagonally to make triangles. Arrange slices, point side up, around the edge of the dish overlapping in a spiral pattern toward the center of the dish; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg whites. Add milk, brown sugar, orange zest, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom; whisk until well combined. Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread. Sprinkle mixed berries evenly on top of the bread. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Uncover casserole and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
During the last 5 minutes of baking the casserole, warm up the maple syrup. Add maple syrup to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 to minutes, until warm. Remove from heat.
Drizzle the warmed syrup over the French Toast Casserole and slice into 10 servings. Top each serving with pecans, blueberries and raspberries. Enjoy!