Low Sodium French Toast Casserole

Total time9 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time55 min

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the casserole

1 loaf (about 16 oz) brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp ground flaxseed
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9 tbsp water
2 cups dairy free milk
½ cup dairy free heavy cream
3 tbsp cornstarch
⅓ cup maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the topping

¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp dairy free butter, cold and cut into small pieces

For serving

maple syrup, for serving (optional)
powdered sugar, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseed and 9 tbsp water until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel-like consistency.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dairy free milk, dairy free heavy cream, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved with no lumps. Whisk in the flax gel, maple syrup, vanilla extract, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and uniform.

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