Your New Favorite Cozy Meal Prep
Get ready to cozy up with this Apple Pie French Toast Casserole. It’s the perfect combination of a warm, comforting apple pie and a rich, satisfying French toast bake. Loaded with tender baked apples, cinnamon-spiced custard, and soft, fluffy bread, this dish will have you coming back for seconds. Best of all, it’s high in protein, making it both indulgent and filling—perfect for a weekend breakfast or easy meal prep.
Imagine biting into layers of soft, pillowy bread, soaked in a cinnamon-spiced French toast mixture, with tender apples baked to perfection. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and comforting, with all the fall flavors you crave. And don’t forget the finishing touches—a generous dusting of powdered sugar, creamy vanilla custard, and, of course, a drizzle of maple syrup.
This apple pie French toast bake isn’t just easy to make; it’s practically effortless. Mix up your French toast mixture, fold in the bread and apples, and let your oven do the rest. The smell alone is enough to bring everyone to the kitchen. Whether you’re prepping it for a cozy family brunch or meal prepping for the week, this French toast casserole with apples will quickly become a fall favorite.
Warm, flavorful, and oh-so-simple, this apple pie French toast casserole is the breakfast comfort food you didn’t know you needed. Get ready for some serious fall vibes!
Macros Per Serving
404 Cal | 67g Carbs | 16g Fat | 40g Protein
Recipe Card
Apple Pie French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
French Toast Base:
- 60 ml Low Fat Buttermilk (Whole Foods)
- 120 ml Protein Plant Milk (Good Karma)
- 2 Whole Large Eggs (Vital Farms)
- 15 g Unflavored Whey Protein Powder (Isopure)
- 30 ml Sugar Free Syrup (Mrs Butterworths)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Apple Pie Spice
- Pinch of Salt
- 8 slices of Protein Seeded Bread (cubed, H-E-B)
- 100 g Granny Smith Apples (cubed)
- 30 g Gala Apples (cubed)
Vanilla Pudding Custard:
- 120 ml Low Fat Buttermilk (Whole Foods)
- 7 g Unsalted Butter (Vital Farms)
- 7 g Unflavored Whey Protein Powder (Isopure)
- 6 g Sugar Free Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (Simply Delish)
To Top:
- Sprinkle of Powdered Sugar
- 15 ml Sugar Free Syrup (Mrs Butterworths)
- 10 g Fat Free Whipped Cream (Reddi Whip)
- Apple Pie Spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
French Toast Base:
- In a large bowl, add in all of your ingredients besides the cubed bread and apples. Whisk until smooth.60 ml (0.25 cups) Low Fat Buttermilk, 120 ml (0.5 cups) Protein Plant Milk, 2 Whole Large Eggs, 15 g (1.5 tbsp) Unflavored Whey Protein Powder, 30 ml (2 tbsp) Sugar Free Syrup, 1 tsp Vanilla Extract, 1 tsp Apple Pie Spice, Pinch of Salt
- Then toss in your bread and cubed apples. Mix until the bread is evenly coated.8 slices of Protein Seeded Bread, 100 g (0.75 cups) Granny Smith Apples, 30 g (0.25 cups) Gala Apples
- Pour the mixture into a lightly oil sprayed baking dish. Even it out and then bake for 25-30 minutes.
Lemon Pudding Custard:
- Meanwhile, add in your sauce ingredients to a small pot. Simmer on low heat while continuously whisking.120 ml (0.5 cups) Low Fat Buttermilk, 7 g (0.5 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, 7 g (1 tbsp) Unflavored Whey Protein Powder, 6 g (2 tsp) Sugar Free Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- Keep at a low simmer and whisk until the bread base is done.
Assembly:
- Slice your French toast into 4 portions. 2 squares is one serving! When ready to enjoy, top with your custard, syrup, whipped cream, and sprinkle of apple pie spice.Sprinkle of Powdered Sugar, 15 ml (1 tbsp) Sugar Free Syrup, 10 g (2 tbsp) Fat Free Whipped Cream, Apple Pie Spice
- Save the remaining in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Information
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.
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