Vegan Eggnog French Toast Casserole

A delicious vegan take on the traditional French toast casserole, with eggnog and warming spices added to the mix. Great for holiday brunches or cozy mornings on the weekends.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf day-old bread, cubed
• 2 cups vegan eggnog
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
• Powdered sugar, for dusting optional
• Fresh fruit, for serving optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

In a large bowl, whisk together vegan eggnog, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves

Add cubed bread to the bowl and gently toss to coat evenly with the eggnog mixture

Transfer the bread mixture to a greased baking dish

Drizzle melted vegan butter over the top of the bread mixture

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set

Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving

Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh fruit, if desired