Ellie's Blueberry-almond French Toast Bake

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 whole wheat baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 18 inches long, 8 ounces)
• 2 cups low-fat milk (1%)
• 8 large eggs
• 8 large egg whites
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups fresh blueberries or 2 cups frozen blueberries
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Recipe

• 1 spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. arrange the bread in a single layer in the baking pan. whisk together the milk, eggs, egg whites, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
• 2 pour the egg mixture over the bread in the pan, spreading it around so the liquid saturates the bread. scatter the blueberries evenly on top. sprinkle with the almonds and brown sugar. cover and refrigerate for at least 9 hours or overnight.
• 3 preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. uncover and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. serve hot!