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    Home » Breakfast & Brunch Recipes » Keto French Toast Casserole

    Keto French Toast Casserole

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    Published: Oct 7, 2020 by Taryn

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    Keto French Toast Casserole is the breakfast casserole you are dreaming of. This incredible french toast has a comforting bread layer, cream cheese filling, creamy custard, and a crumb topping. It’s completely keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and grain-free!

    a bite of keto french toast casserole with a fork

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    French toast is the breakfast of champions, right? Okay, maybe not, but it is DELICIOUS and the best way to start the day. We don’t eat this keto french toast casserole all the time, but it’s a total treat when we do. 

    You can whip it up for breakfast of course, but it also makes a lovely brunch recipe too. It’s sweet, but we don’t actually use any refined sugar, just powdered erythritol and brown sugar sweetener. They are the perfect combination to give you that amazing French toast that we all are accustomed to and love. 

    Brunch is my favorite meal of the week and we love having an assortment of sweet and savory such as my Keto Eggs Benedict Casserole or my Sausage and Egg Pie, Low Carb Cinnamon Roll Cake or Almond Crumb Cake, some bacon, and fresh berries.

    a piece of the keto french toast casserole on a small plate

    What You’ll Need To Make French Toast Casserole

    There are four key components to this keto french toast recipe. First, is the low carb bread, then a sweet cream cheese filling. Next are a creamy custard and crumb topping. 

    Despite this having 4 parts it only has 12 ingredients and they are all common ingredients you probably have already if you've done any low carb baking in the past. And the recipe comes together quickly!

    1. Almond flour - I find the flavor of almond flavor mild enough that it is a great low carb choice for both sweet and savory recipes.
    2. Baking powder - Always check the date!
    3. Brown sugar sweetener - You can make a white sugar sweetener into a brown sweetener just by adding 1 teaspoon of molasses per cup.
    4. Butter - Coconut oil is a good sub if you run out.
    5. Cinnamon - Or sub in pumpkin spice for a fall flavor!
    6. Coconut flour - Coconut flour works well in combination with almond but can be hard to use on its own. I do not recommend using all coconut flour in this recipe.
    7. Coconut milk - From the carton. Or any unsweetened plain nut milk.
    8. Cream cheese - Other delicious choices are ricotta cheese or mascarpone.
    9. Eggs - They are a must in this. They are the binding agent in the bread and thickener in the custard.
    10. Heavy cream - Full-fat canned coconut milk can work for dairy-free.
    11. Powdered erythritol - You only need a little bit. If you don't have any just sweeten the cream cheese to taste with whatever you have on hand.
    12. Vanilla -  Standard in baking and enhances the flavor of everything. Almond extract is another nice choice.

    If this recipe looks a little too complex try my Keto Cinnamon Bread instead!

    ingredients in bowls for the bread portion of the dish

    How To Make Keto French Toast Casserole

    There are only a handful of steps and nothing too hard to make this incredible breakfast casserole. Let’s take a look at the easy-to-follow steps:

    First Step: Begin by warming the oven to 350 degrees. 

    Second Step: Combine the butter, almond flour, coconut flour, eggs, coconut milk, and baking powder for the gluten free keto bread.

    the batter for the bread in a small bowl

    Spread the batter out into an 8x8 baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let the bread cool for 10 minutes, then cut it into cubes. You don't need to wash the baking dish because the bread is going right back into it!

    Expert Tip: This is based on a 90 second bread I use in my Keto Grilled Cheese. If you are in a hurry you can just microwave the bread instead of baking it!

    the baked bread

    Expert Tip: You can prepare the bread a day ahead of time. This is great if you are making the french toast casserole for holidays or an event. 

    ingredients in bowls

    Third Step:  Combine the vanilla, cream cheese, and powdered erythritol for the cream cheese filling until smooth. Put the cubes of bread into the baking dish and add cream cheese dollops on top.

    assembling the keto french toast casserole with cubed of bread and dollops of sweetened cream cheese

    Fourth Step: Prepare the custard by combining the eggs, coconut milk, brown sugar sweetener, heavy whipping cream, and cinnamon together. Gently pour the custard over the top of the bread.

    Fifth Step: Cut the butter into the flour, sweetener, and cinnamon until you end up with a crumb for the topping. Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the casserole.

    the keto french toast casserole topped with a crumb topping

    Sixth Step: Bake the keto breakfast casserole for 40-45 minutes or until it is golden brown and the center has set up. Serve with some sugar-free maple syrup and enjoy! 

    the baked keto breakfast casserole

    Common Questions

    Can I Double This Recipe?

    Yep! Of course, you can double this keto breakfast casserole recipe! Simply replace the 8x8 pan with a 9x13 pan and double the ingredients. Everything else should remain the same. The cook time may end up being a few minutes longer, so check it when the time is almost up. 

    Is It Add Fruit to the Keto French Toast Casserole?

    Yes, adding fruit is a lovely way to add more flavor and color to the low carb french toast casserole. I recommend sticking with berries, so it stays low carb. Strawberries and blueberries are so yummy with the cream cheese and custard layers. I also used this as the inspiration for my Keto Bread Pudding.

    piece of keto french toast on a plate

    Can I Add Nuts?

    Sure! If you add some nuts, it will have a yummy crunch to it. I recommend pecans or walnuts to the bread layer because they are so tasty with french toast. But, you can really add any kind of nut that you enjoy. 

    They can burn if just placed on top. If you want them on top add for the last ten minutes, not before. 

    How Do You Store Leftovers?

    For best results, let the low carb keto french toast cool down, then put inside of a food container that’s sealed well. Place in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Warm-up in the microwave or oven. 

    What Syrup Should I Use?

    I recommend using a naturally sweetened sugar free maple syrup. This keto breakfast casserole is lightly sweetened on its own and really does need either a sugar free syrup, sugar-free jam, or some powdered sweetener on top.

    overhead shot of a piece of low carb french toast casserole drizzled with syrup

     

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    a bite of keto french toast casserole with a fork

    Keto French Toast Casserole

    Keto French Toast Casserole is the game-changing breakfast idea you have been waiting for. This incredible french toast has a comforting bread layer, cream cheese filling, creamy custard, and a cinnamon crumb topping.
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 9
    Calories: 343
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    Bread:

    • 3 tablespoon butter softened
    • 3 tablespoon almond flour
    • 3 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 3 eggs
    • ¼ cup coconut milk
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder

    Cream Cheese Filling:

    • 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 2 tablespoon powdered erythritol
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    Custard:

    • 3 eggs
    • ¾ cup coconut milk
    • ½ cup brown sugar sweetener
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    Topping:

    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 5 tablespoon butter
    • â…“ cup brown sugar sweetener
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • sugar free syrup optional
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350.
    • Stir together ingredients for the bread. Spread in an 8x8 baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool for 10 minutes and cut into cubes. (can be made the day before)
    • Mix together the cream cheese filling.
    • Blend the custard ingredients until smooth.
    • Cut the butter into the flour, sweetener, and cinnamon to form crumbs for the topping.

    Assembly:

    • Place cubes of bread in the 8x8 baking dish. Drop dollops of cream cheese filling on top of the bread. Pour the custard over the top. Sprinkle on the topping.
    • Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and set in the center. Serve with sugar-free maple syrup.

    Notes

    Nutrition: this recipe makes 9 generous pieces. There are 4 NET carbs per serving.
    Substitutions: swap out the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice for a different flavor. 
    Brown Sugar Sweetener: to easily make your own simply mix 1 teaspoon of molasses into 1 cup of a 1:1 white sugar sweetener.
    Prep Time: you can prepare the bread up to one day in advance to save yourself time later. 
    To Reheat: place the casserole on a microwave-safe plate and heat up for 30 seconds - 1 minute or until hot. It heats quickly, and you don’t want to warm it too long, or it will dry out. Heat in the oven at 325 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until hot. 
    To Freeze: cover the casserole with plastic wrap after it has cooled. Then put it in the fridge for up to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge and heat up once thawed. 
    Notes on Sweeteners: 
    I use my own blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia in my recipes. This is twice as sweet as sugar. It is comparable to Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet and Truvia.
    To sub in Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit use 1.5 times the amount of sweetener called for. 
     
    To sub in Pyure or Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet use half the amount of sweetener called for.
     
    Substitutions will work in most recipes. They may not work in candies, such as caramel.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece | Calories: 343 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sandy says

      April 13, 2022 at 8:47 pm

      Hi I want to make this for Easter brunch. Can you tell me whether you use coconut milk from a can or the carton you find in the refrigerated section? I can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        April 14, 2022 at 10:09 am

        I used carton coconut milk in this. But a low fat canned coconut milk or carton almond milk can also be used.

        Reply
    2. Lindy says

      April 09, 2022 at 11:43 pm

      Hey! I am so excited to try this recipe. It sounds delicious. I know you said you could sub coconut milk for the heavy whip, but what would you use in place of the cream cheese to make it dairy free? I read through the post, but maybe I missed that?
      Thanks for the hard work you put in to your blog!

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      • Taryn says

        April 11, 2022 at 10:27 am

        I would just omit the cream cheese filling. It is still great with just the bread, custard, and crumb topping. You could add some berries if you want another layer.

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