Banana Chocolate Chip Vegan French Toast Casserole

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 3 Bananas, medium

• Refrigerated

  • 1 1/2 cups Almond milk or other non-dairy milk

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Coconut milk, canned light or full-fat

• Baking & Spices

  • 3/4 cup Chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Flax meal
  • 1 tbsp Tapioca starch or cornstarch
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 12 slices One degree organic foods lentil grain bread

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Description

Ingredients

• 12 slices One Degree Organic Foods Lentil Grain Bread (or other One Degree bread)
• 3 medium bananas, mashed (about 1¼ cups), plus 1 banana for topping
• 1½ cups almond milk or other non-dairy milk
• 1 cup canned coconut milk (light or full-fat)
• ½ cup flax meal
• 1 tablespoon tapioca starch or cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¾ cup chocolate chips, plus more for topping

Directions

• Cut the bread into ½-inch cubes. In a large 9x13 baking dish, add bread.
• In a large bowl, add mashed bananas, almond milk, coconut milk, flax meal, tapioca starch, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes to thicken. Add chocolate chips; stir.
• Pour the liquid ingredients over the bread. Toss the bread around until all cubes are evenly coated. Press down gently to pack the bread in the pan.
• Cover the pan with foil and place it in the fridge overnight, at least 6 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• Remove foil; bake for 45 minutes, until the top is slightly browned and crispy. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.