Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Now that fall has officially arrived and it’s the beginning of October, I am craving some heartier breakfast foods. Not every day, of course, but who does not love an occasional weekend breakfast treat? I know I do! I am still not quite ready for all things pumpkin but I did want to capture the smells and tastes of fall in my dish. I know you are going to love this Overnight Berry French Toast Bake.
Overnight Berry French Toast Bake
At our house, we sometimes like to do breakfast for dinner to mix it up a bit. Berry French Toast Bake is made in advance, it’s perfect for either breakfast or dinner. It takes just a few minutes to assemble the ingredients so that you could prep it in the morning to serve as dinner or prep at night for a weekend brunch treat for the whole family.
One of the perks (in my opinion) of longer fall runs, is justifying my need to eat all the foods afterward. Loaded with eggs, milk, and bread this Overnight Berry French Toast Bake is the perfect meal to refuel with after a long run or race. Wouldn’t you agree? Have someone pop it into the oven right before you return home from your workout and walk into the most delicious fall smells of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. You can thank me later!
I’ve used Challah bread for this breakfast treat but you can easily substitute any bread of choice. Love how it soaks up all the goodness and bakes very well. The baked, warm strawberries and blueberries are an added bonus. So many other French Toast casseroles use lots of sugar atop but I don’t think that is necessary at all. Instead, I prefer to load up my Berry French Toast with whole fruits and then drizzle just enough pure maple syrup on top.
The prep for this Overnight Berry French Toast could not be easier. You simply break your Challah bread into chunks and load it into a casserole dish. Whisk up your eggs and milk and all of those yummy seasonings. Pour it on top, add the fruit and let everyone soak in a nice milk bath for at least 4 hours. Overnight is best. Pop that dish right into the oven and in 40 minutes your kitchen is smelling amazing. You’ve now got yourself one delicious brunch to enjoy.
Breakfast for dinner? What’s your favorite refuel “healthyish” breakfast?
A berry filled overnight French toast bake that everyone will jump out of bed for
Overnight Berry French Toast Bake
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I just finished breakfast and now you have me wanting more. This looks delicious – nothing like challah bread!
I know why is it so good?!
Oh my, that looks amazing. And I think very doable for this vegan. I intend to try!
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I will rescue it! I hope you can make it vegan. I have used almond milk and it gives it a nice flavor
Yup, this is a recipe I can see myself making in the very near future 🙂
OH good! You could use some extra carbs this week 🙂
That looks super easy and super yummy!!!
yes to both thanks
This looks absolutely delsih – I want to try all of the recipes you post!!
Hope you have a great start to your week, Deobrah!
Jeez, it’s too early for me 😉 This looks absolutely delish*
And have a great start to your week, Deborah*
(Sorry for the typos!!)
Ha thanks hope you try it out
thanks so much!
I bet this smells amazing while baking! Warm berries are delicious. Breakfast for dinner happens frequently at my house. If only I could get my husband and kids to use pure maple syrup……..
the pure maple syrup is so much better isn’t it?!
This looks delicious! Perfect for a weekend brunch. I wish the berries were looking better here but for the last couple weeks they haven’t been good, we were hoping to get in a few more before they were gone for the season. Might have to check some other places.
Happy Meatless Monday!
The berries are still so good we are eating them like crazy!
This looks delicious! Perfect for a weekend brunch.
Happy Meatless Monday!
Your overnight breakfasts are the best! My faves.
Thanks hope you will give it a try-great post run treat
You had me at challah bread! This looks incredible and love the addition of antioxidant-rich berries!
Challah bread is so good isn’t it?!
Mmm, this looks delicious! Love challah bread and you nailed that pour shot!
Thanks so much!
This would be fantastic for a holiday breakfast or special occassion brunch. I love that you used challah too – makes it extra delicious I’m sure.
I love how the challah just soaks up all the goodness in there
I’ve never made an over night french toast recipe before. It looks so good!
It’s just so easy! You will love it
Sounds delicious! My blueberry French toast recipe also calls for a lot of cream cheese. It’s yummy, but way to rich. I definitely want to give this one a try and I’m pinning it so I’ll have it when I need it. Thanks!
I don’t really think it needs cream cheese the fruit makes it naturally sweet. Hope you try it out thanks
this looks so yummy! Perfect for when we have house guests in town!
Definitely! Or you could just eat yourself 🙂
Love an easy overnight breakfast! Makes morning so much easier.
Sure does!
Holy smokes. I might have to try this with paleo bread because it looks so darn good!
Let me know how that goes! I try not to eat too much bread but sometimes you just have to 🙂
Seriously…is this really as easy (and delish) as it looks? Oh geesh…this has to happen in my kitchen…soon!
Yes and Yes!!
I love to do breakfast for dinner with the kids when my husband’s traveling. I’ll be sure to add this one to my list!
We like it when my hubs is away too so easy!
Mouthwatering recipe. I want to try this one on a give myself a treat day, preferably for breakfast.
Great I hope you enjoy it!
This looks great… nice recipe for when overnight guests visit
Thanks yes great for the holidays for sure
It does sound easy enough but very indulgent. It would definitely have to be for a long run.
Yes great for a holiday or special brunch. There is no added sugar so really just eggs, fruit, milk and bread.
this looks delicious! Love french toast, but french toast bake is so much better because it’s so much easier! thanks for sharing
thanks for stopping by! It is a lot easier
i could totally see this happening for brunch very soon!
Well I hope you enjoy!
OMGoodness!!! That looks amazing !!!
Well thanks so much!
Yum! French toast is always a go-to!
Thanks I agree
Can’t wait to try this with my girls. They are going to gobble it up!
Fabulous hope they enjoy 🙂
This looks like such a crowd pleaser! I will have to try it for brunch sometime.
Thanks hope it is
Love all those spices! I don’t like super-sweet breakfasts, but I do like a good baked french toast – and Challah sounds perfect!
You really have to come over and cook with me sometime!
Looks easy and delicious! I’ll be trying this one for sure!
hope you and the kids like it!
This looks sooo frickin good!! The perfect weekend treat 🙂
Thanks I agree!
This is perfect! I’m always looking for fun breakfast recipes to make on the weekends for my family. My husband’s not a big fan of egg dishes like quiche or omelets, so a french toast bake is great for him!
oh great I really hope he likes it as well
Mmmmm. This looks delicious!
Thanks so much
French toast bake is one of my fav breakfasts. My whole family loves it. Love the spices you used here. Looks absolutely delicious!
Thanks so much the fall spices are my favorite. They make the whole house smell delicious
Now this is a breakfast! This looks incredible Deborah! Such a tasty combo.
Thanks so much
Hello Gorgeous! This would be quite the sight to wake up to, that’s for sure! My tastebuds would make me spring out of bed SO FAST! hahaha!
Yes I agree!
I love the convenience of prepping breakfast the night before.
Certainly makes it easier!
This looks so delicious, as do all of your recipes. Definitely gonna have to try this when my in-laws are here!
Oh fabulous and thanks so much
Its always a lot of fun to do breakfast for dinner. I hope to do this more frequently as little man grows up and make it a fun family activity.
Yes he will love it!
This looks like a delicious way to start the day!
Thanks I could not agree more
You had me with the title of this one! YUM YUM! I could probably make the entire plate and eat it all myself, I love this kind of stuff. Definitely pinning for next time I’m in the mood to cook!!!
Thanks certainly worth it in my book 🙂