Gingerbread French Toast Casserole (gluten-free & vegan)

This make-ahead, plant-based Gingerbread French Toast Casserole is soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Filled with cozy gingerbread spices, this baked French toast is the best holiday breakfast on Christmas, or any cold winter morning. Gluten-Free & Vegan.

Gluten-Free Vegan French Toast Casserole

This delicious gingerbread french toast bake is full of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, allspice & cloves to make a gluten-free and vegan casserole that's perfect for breakfast or brunch during the holidays.

If you've never made an egg-free french toast casserole before, you may be wondering how it's possible! Ground flax seeds mix with liquid to create an egg-like consistency that works great as a binder in vegan baking. And what about the bread? Most conventional bread is made with eggs, but I partnered with Little Northern Bakehouse to create this recipe using their Millet & Chia Bread. It's not only gluten-free and safe for our daughter with Celiac Disease, but also plant-based and allergy-friendly(peanut and nut-free) so it can be enjoyed by everyone!

Let's get started!

Here's what you'll need to make this plant-based Gingerbread French Toast Recipe:

• 1 Loaf Little Northern Bakehouse Bread.You can use any flavor you like, but I used the Millet & Chia.
• Unsweetened Plant-Based Milk
• Flax Seeds
• Tapioca Flour
• Molasses
• Brown Sugar
• Spices: vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg and cloves.

To get even more festive, go ahead and mix in some fresh cranberries. The tart flavor of the cranberries plus the sweetness of the casserole is the perfect combo.

You'll also need a 9x13 baking pan or casserole dish.

Why We Love Little Northern Bakehouse Gluten-Free Bread!

Little Northern Bakehouse products are certified gluten-free, allergy-friendly, and non-GMO, with many also 100% plant-based and vegan. Using only the best possible, whole-food ingredients, including seeds and grains for a boost in nutrition.

One of my favorite parts about this company is that, unlike traditional and gluten-free breads currently on the market, Little Northern Bakehouse breads are certified as Glyphosate Residue Free and display the Bio-Checked Non Glyphosate Certified seal. You can feel confident that Little Northern Bakehouse products use third-party testing to confirm the absence of this chemical which The World Health Organization classifies as a "probable carcinogen," or cancer-causing substance.

Be sure to keep an eye out in the freezer section of your grocery store for Little Northern Bakehouse gluten-free products!

How to Make This French Toast Casserole

1. Slice the bread into 1-inch cubes then spread out into a greased 9x13 pan.
2. Next, in a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients until there are no longer any lumps. You can also do this step in a blender.
3. Pour the milk mixture on top of the bread cubes, tossing until coated on all sides. Let sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
4. Cover with foil then bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, then bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.

French toast isn't complete without a drizzle of pure maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar!

Love the warming flavor of gingerbread during the holidays? Then you'll love these yummy Gluten-Free Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

If you've tried this recipe, be sure to tag both of us on instagram @thrivingglutenfree and @littlenorthernbakehouse so we can see how it turned out!

Let's eat!

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