Apple Pecan Overnight French Toast
A delightful overnight French toast featuring sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and warming spices, perfect for cozy autumn mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1 cup oats or 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups dairy (milk or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans
- Toppings of choice (e.g., powdered sugar, syrup)
Instructions
- Prep the apples by peeling and dicing them into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk the wet ingredients in a mixing bowl: eggs, milk, maple syrup (or brown sugar), cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Combine the diced apples, oats (or flour), and pecans in a large mixing bowl. Pour your wet mixture over the top and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Arrange the mixture in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, pressing down slightly to ensure even distribution.
- Refrigerate the dish covered overnight.
- Bake in the morning at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra maple syrup and topped with powdered sugar or fresh berries.
Notes
Let the mixture sit for a few minutes before baking to allow the oats to soak.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: French toast, overnight, breakfast, apples, pecans, autumn recipes