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🍏 Apple Pie French Toast Bake (Cozy Vegan Holiday Breakfast)

This Apple Pie French Toast Bake is a warm hug in breakfast form — think soft, custardy bread soaked in maple-spiced goodness, layered with caramelized cinnamon apples, and baked until golden and crisp on top.

It’s the perfect holiday morning dish — simple to prepare, make-ahead friendly, and unbelievably cozy. 🍎
Every bite tastes like a mix between apple pie and French toast, with that classic cinnamon-sugar aroma filling your kitchen while it bakes.

It’s decadent yet wholesome, and with a drizzle of maple syrup on top… it’s the kind of recipe that wins Pinterest and hearts alike. 🕯️

💚 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🍏 Cozy Holiday Flavors: Apple pie meets French toast.
  • 🌱 Vegan & Dairy-Free: No eggs, no dairy, just pure cozy.
  • 🍞 Make-Ahead Friendly: Perfect for Christmas morning.
  • 🍁 Sweet & Spiced: Balanced with maple, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  • 📸 Pinterest Gold: Golden baked top, syrup drizzle, cozy lighting = viral-worthy.

There’s something magical about pulling a golden, bubbling French toast bake out of the oven while the world outside feels cold and quiet.
The smell of maple, apples, and cinnamon fills the air — soft bread inside, crisp edges outside.

Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and a steaming cup of coffee. Pure morning bliss. ☕🍂

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Best Season: Fall, Winter
Ingredients
    For the Bake:
  • 1 loaf of crusty bread (preferably day-old)
  • 2 medium apples, sliced thin
  • 1½ cups almond milk
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
    • For the Topping (optional):
  • 2 tbsp pecans or walnuts
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
    Prep & Caramelize Apples:
  1. 1
    In a skillet, heat coconut oil and add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook 5 mins until soft.
    2. Make Custard:
  2. 2
    In a bowl, whisk almond milk, maple syrup, nutmeg, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
    3. Assemble Bake:
  3. 3
    Layer half the bread cubes in a greased baking dish. Add caramelized apples, then top with remaining bread. Pour custard evenly over the top.
    4. Add Topping & Bake:
  4. 4
    Sprinkle pecans and drizzle maple syrup. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 mins until golden and crispy.
    5. Serve:
  5. 5
    Serve warm with maple drizzle and powdered sugar.
Read it online: https://dreamlifecooking.net/recipe/%f0%9f%8d%8f-apple-pie-french-toast-bake-cozy-vegan-holiday-breakfast/
Kiara
Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I'm Samantha, a full-time food blogger, mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a lovely wife. I live in New Jersey with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.