Overnight French Toast with Walnut Cranberry Compote - Home & Family

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cherries offer a similar tartness, and raisins are a budget-friendly substitute.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, while honey is often cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more economical.

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Layer slices of bread in the dish, overlapping slightly.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and salt.

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the French toast for 30-35 minutes until puffed and golden.

While the French toast bakes, prepare the compote.

In a saucepan, combine cranberries, walnuts, orange juice, and maple syrup.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Serve the French toast warm, topped with the walnut cranberry compote.

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