It’s the season to fall in love with breakfast! Our Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Toast Casserole is a cozy delight to enjoy as we transition into autumn. A spicy, warm aroma will drift through your home as you bake a blend of red apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, pecans, and Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Our versatile cheese pairs marvelously with this dish while giving it a muscle-loving boost of protein. It’s a comforting way to start the day.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
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Prep Time: 25-30 mins Servings: 6-8Ingredients
- 4 medium red apples
- 3 tbsp. maple syrup
- 3 tbsp. cinnamon, divided
- 1 large loaf French bread
- 2 cups Vanilla Whole Milk Kefir
- 8oz Farmer Cheese
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar, divided
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch or arrowroot starch
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- sea salt
- Whipped coconut cream for topping
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
Directions
- Heat 1/2 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add apple slices, maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon. Mix until everything is coated and cook for 10 minutes stirring frequently.
- Lightly grease large rectangular baking pan with oil.
- Arrange slices of French bread so the top of the bread is facing up and place apple filling in between each slice.
- In a blender, blend together Kefir, farmer cheese, coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, baking powder, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour blended mixture overtop of the bread/apple slices.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (can be overnight).
- In a preheated oven to 350 degrees, and bake the casserole with aluminum foil still topping dish for 20 minutes. Take off foil, top with chopped pecans, and remain cooking for 20-30 minutes.
