Whole Egg Vanilla Brioche French Toast Bake
Rich brioche baked in a fragrant vanilla and cinnamon whole-egg custard for an effortless meal-prep breakfast. Portioned for quick morning heating to keep your energy steady.
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by Cortney + Lila
Cortney created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage & Reheating: Store slices in airtight containers in the fridge. Microwave an individual slice on high for 45 to 60 seconds for a fast weekday morning breakfast.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x11-inch (20x28cm) ba…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x11-inch (20x28cm) baking dish with oil or butter.
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Cut the brioche bread into 1-inch (2
Cut the brioche bread into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes using a serrated bread knife.
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Spread the bread cubes evenly across the…
Spread the bread cubes evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Whisk together the eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
Look for: smooth and fully combined
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Pour the egg mixture evenly over the…
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish, ensuring every piece of bread absorbs some liquid.
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Gently press down on the bread cubes…
Gently press down on the bread cubes with a spatula so they are submerged in the custard liquid.
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Let the casserole sit at room temperature…
Let the casserole sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the bread to fully soak up the egg mixture.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Place the baking dish on the center…
Place the baking dish on the center rack of your oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center is set and the top turns light golden brown.
Look for: the center is set and the top turns light golden brown
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Remove from the oven and allow the…
Remove from the oven and allow the bake to cool in the dish for 10 minutes before slicing into 5 equal portions.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Serve warm immediately
Serve warm immediately, or allow to cool completely before transferring individual slices into airtight containers for refrigerator storage up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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