Gluten-Free French Toast Casserole (Vegan, Eggless)

This easy Gluten-Free French Toast Casserole is vegan and allergy-free! Eggless and dairy-free with a cinnamon streusel topping. You can bake this stress-free casserole right away or prep it ahead of time and refrigerate overnight so it's ready to bake in the morning! This cinnamon raisin French toast casserole is perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch that will feed a crowd!

Cozy, delicious, full of custardy sweet cinnamon deliciousness! French toast casserole! This gluten-free baked french toast is the ultimate sweet breakfast casserole to serve up on special occasions, during the holidays, and anytime you need to feed (and impress) those out-of-town guests! Vegan and allergy-free, using mouthwatering gluten-free cinnamon raisin sourdough bread, you'll probably want a plate for dessert too!

Why You'll Love This Gluten-Free French Toast Casserole

Soft cinnamony sourdough, baked in an eggless custard and topped with a crisp buttery streusel. Your mouth is watering already, I know! There's even more to love about this breakfast bake than just the flavors and ease of baking! This recipe is:

• Gluten-Free
• Vegan
• Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Corn-Free, Coconut-Free)
• Low in Sugar
• Kid-Friendly
• Quick & Easy
• Make-Ahead & Freezer-Friendly
• Perfect Holidays, Breakfast, Brunch, & Feeding  Crowd

The Best Bread For French Toast Casserole

While it can still be hard to find a hearty, crusty gluten-free bread that's also vegan, if you must use a standard sandwich bread loaf, the number one thing to remember is it must be left out overnight to stale or be lightly toasted. But, the best gluten-free bread option for this specific French toast bake is sourdough! Not just any sourdough, but a loaf of crusty cinnamon raisin gluten-free sourdough! Cozy cinnamon, lightly sweetened, perfectly vegan, and allergy-free. The bread in this casserole is truly the star of the show! (Don't like raisins or want a plain version? Try this plain gluten-free sourdough loaf instead!)

Ingredients You'll Need

• Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread: The tang and sweetness of this cinnamon raisin gluten-free bread is so delicious, it's literally what makes this recipe THE BEST!
• Brown Sugar + Granulated Sugar Sweeteners: The molassesy flavor of brown sugar with some granulated sugar, give this French toast bake that comforting sweetness and crisp top. You can use Swerve brown sugar sweetener and granulated sweetener to cut the extra sugar!
• Flax Eggs: Part of the eggless custard to hold this vegan French toast casserole together is two prepared flax eggs.
• Starch or Chickpea Flour: Arrowroot or cornstarch work great, but I recommend using chickpea flour instead! This addition gives the eggless custard a perfect thickness, extra protein, and slightly nutty, eggy flavor.
• Nutritional Yeast: The real eggless eggy flavor comes from nutritional yeast! An essential ingredient for any vegan French toast recipe. It adds the perfect umami, slightly cheesy flavor (and more extra protein)!
• Non-Dairy Milk: I like to use unsweetened light canned coconut milk. Canned coconut milk is thicker than refrigerated non-dairy milk and adds a beautiful richness without the need for butter and oils.
• Cinnamon + Vanilla + Extra Raisins: Cinnamon and vanilla extract are essential for optimal flavor. Adding in some extra pops of chewy raisins is delicious, but totally optional!

The Cinnamon Streusel Topping

You don't have to include this additional cinnamon streusel topping, but, why not? You only need a few extra ingredients!

• Brown Sugar Sweetener: Light or dark will work, again you can use a sugar-free brown sugar sweetener.
• Gluten-Free Flour: All-purpose or whole grain gluten-free flour with more flavor like brown rice or sorghum!
• Vegan Butter: Two tablespoons of your favorite vegan butter to make this cinnamon topping rich and delicious.
• Cinnamon: The more cinnamon the better!

How To Make A Vegan French Toast Casserole With Gluten-Free Bread

Making The Eggless Custard:

1. Add the dairy-free milk, chickpea flour (or starch), nutritional yeast, sweeteners, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a bowl.
2. Mix it together and allow it to thicken while you prep the bread.

Prepping The Gluten-Free Bread:

1. Prep the bread by slicing the gluten-free loaf and cutting it into 1-inch chunks. You can also go for a rustic look and tear the bread into bite-sized irregular pieces!
2. Add the cubed bread to the bowl of thickened custard and toss so the pieces are all fully coated. You can toss in the extra raisins during this step as well.

Making The Streusel Topping:

1. In a small bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, cold vegan butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together with a fork. Use the fork to mash the mixture until crumbly.
2. Add more gluten-free flour if the mixture isn't crumbly enough.

Preparing The Casserole:

1. Ideally, you'll allow the bread to soak in the fridge overnight or for at least a few hours.
2. Once the bread has soaked up all the eggless custard, pour it into a casserole dish and sprinkle on the crumble topping.

Baking The Casserole:

1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F and bake the French toast for 30-35 minutes, until the top is crisp and golden.
2. Remove the casserole from the oven, and let it cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle it with some powdered sugar and extra cinnamon, if desired, before serving!

How To Serve

Scoop out a big serving of your French toast casserole and top it with some classic maple syrup and powdered sugar or try some of these fun ideas!

• Fresh fruit like blueberries, banana slices, strawberries, or raspberries
• Vegan honey, brown rice syrup, molasses, sugar-free syrups
• More raisins or other dried fruits like currents, cranberries, or blueberries
• A dollop of coconut whipped cream or marshmallow fluff
• Give it a drizzle of drippy nut or seed butter
• Add some chocolate chips
• Give it a salty crunch with some vegan coconut bacon

Other Tips & Tricks

• Enhance your vegan French toast casserole with other add-ins like chocolate chips, fresh berries, nuts, or seeds. Add them directly into the custard with the cubed bread before baking.
•  Soaking the casserole overnight is best because it allows the bread to absorb all the liquid which makes the inside of the baked casserole custardy and decadent!
• If you want an even more eggy taste to your eggless casserole you can add a pinch of black salt!
• If you're using a soft white gluten-free sandwich bread, make sure it is very stale or nicely toasted. If not, your casserole will be mushy and gross.

How To Store Leftovers

You can store leftover baked French toast casserole covered in the fridge for about 5 days. You can reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or give individual servings a zap in the microwave for a minute or two.

How To Freeze French Toast Casserole

Baked French toast casserole can be frozen by wrapping individual servings in plastic wrap and foil or by tightly covering the entire casserole with plastic wrap and foil for up to 6 months. Allow the frozen casserole to thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or heat the individual servings in the microwave for a minute or two.

More Gluten-Free French Toast Recipes:

• Classic French Toast
• French Toast Sticks
• Cinnamon French Toast Bites
• Mini Microwave French Toast
• Air Fryer Toasted Coconut French Toast

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Breakfast casseroles don't always have to be savory...and this cinnamon raisin French toast casserole proves it!

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