Overnight Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast

Overnight Blueberry French Toast Bake makes the perfect easy and delicious make ahead breakfast or brunch. Best of all, this recipe is super easy to assemble the night before and easy to customize. Bursting with sweet blueberries, fresh lemon and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping. Gluten free and refined sugar free

Serves 8-10

INGREDIENTS

1 16 ounce (450 g) loaf of French bread (I used 2 UDI's GF halve-loaves) , sourdough bread, or challah (day old bread works best), cut into 1-inch cubes with the ends discarded
1 1/2 - 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (unthawed), divided
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk (I used almond milk)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice PLUS 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional for lemon fans)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

STREUSEL TOPPING

1/2 cup almond flour OR all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed coconut sugar OR brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons solid coconut oil OR unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Optional toppings: fresh blueberries, fresh fruit, whipped cream, maple syrup and/or powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

For full instructions kindly visit lifemadesweeter.com.