Healthy Overnight Berry Breakfast Casserole Recipe
A simple, wholesome breakfast casserole made with bread, eggs, milk, and loads of fresh berries—prepared the night before for a quick, nutritious, and flavorful start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (plus overnight chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Whole Grain Bread:
- 8 cups whole grain bread, cubed
Mixed Berries:
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
Eggs and Milk Mixture:
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (plus extra for serving)
Instructions
- Grease Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread bread cubes evenly in the dish, then sprinkle berries over the top.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and maple syrup until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and berries, pressing gently to ensure bread soaks up liquid.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
- Preheat and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove casserole from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.
- Serve: Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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