Low Carb Strawberry French Toast Casserole

This Strawberry French Toast Casserole really is low carb! A creamy and delicious brunch recipe for the whole family to enjoy!

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This recipe was inspired by one I saw on Taste of Home, and reminded me of creamy stuffed French toast that you can get from diners. Obviously VERY high in carbohydrates, but that's really only the bread.  

Luckily, obtaining low carb bread is getting easier and easier - some of my local stores now stock two brands that are keto friendly - something that wouldn't have happened even a few years ago! However, I should note that these products generally aren't gluten free, so read my article on buying low carb bread to find out more:

How to Make a Low Carb Strawberry French Toast Casserole

Slice your preferred low carb bread into cubes, and set aside.

In a stand mixer bowl, add some softened cream cheese, powdered sweetener (I used Lakanto), and some vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.

Stir in some sliced fresh strawberries.

Grease an 8x8" baking dish and fill the base with half of the bread cubes. Spoon the strawberry mixture over the top, then finish with the remaining bread. In a jug, whisk together some eggs, heavy cream, and unsweetened almond milk.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread, then bake for 30 minutes or until the egg has set. Let cool for five minutes before serving.

I absolutely love this recipe! The crunchy top is met by the fruity creamy layer, and then the soft eggy bread to follow. And if you have any leftovers it reheats well in the microwave - the top layer of bread won't be crunchy but it still tastes great!

Oh and you can totally make it all in advance, keep it in the fridge overnight, and then it's all ready to bake in the morning!

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Low Carb Strawberry French Toast Casserole

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This Strawberry French Toast Casserole really is low carb! A creamy and delicious brunch recipe for the whole family to enjoy!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Makes: 4 Servings

Net Carbs: 6

Calories: 390

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• ¼-½ cup low carb powdered sweetener eg Lakanto
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 oz fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
• 8 slices of low carb bread cut into cubes
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ¼ cup heavy cream

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. In a stand mixer bowl, add the softened cream cheese, ¼ cup of the powdered sweetener, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth, then taste for sweetness and add more sweetener if desired. Stir in the strawberries.
3. Grease an 8x8" baking dish and fill the base with half of the bread cubes. Spoon the strawberry mixture over the top, then finish with the remaining bread.
4. In a jug, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and unsweetened almond milk. Pour the egg mixture over the bread.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until the egg has set. If the bread on top starts to look a little dry, push it down into the cream cheese mixture half way through the cooking time.
6. Let cool for five minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 15gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 440mgFiber: 26gNet Carbs: 6g

Notes

Nutritional data is based on the zero carb bread from Natural Ovens. Without the bread the data is as follows: Calories 310, Fat 28g, Total Carbs 8g, Fiber 2g, Net Carbs 6g, Protein 7g.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.