AWG Bakery

This recipe is a family favorite for Shawna, @alittlelesstoxic because it's easy, delicious, nourishing, and a holiday tradition. She loves that she can assemble it in just 5 minutes the night before and have it ready to bake in the morning. This is perfect for a large group, or you can make it on the weekend to enjoy throughout your busy week (we call this self-care!). Thank you Shawna for creating another healthy meal that is so full of love and thoughtfulness!

Recipe from Shawna’s second book, A Healthier Home Cook, on page 46.

Ingredients

1 CinnaSpice Loaf or 10 Blueberry Bagels
8–10 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼–½ cup maple syrup
Splash of milk (Any type will work.)
1–1½ cups fresh or frozen berries
3–4 tablespoons salted butter, cut into small pieces and divided
*optional 1/2 cup or so of dark chocolate chips plus some for sprinkling on top.
For Serving: Powdered sugar

Directions

Line an 8 × 8-inch casserole dish or rimmed pan with parchment paper or grease it with butter.
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Transfer the cubed bread to the casserole dish.
Whisk the eggs with the vanilla, salt, cinnamon, maple syrup, and milk (plus chocolate chips if using).
Pour the egg mixture over the bread. Give it a little stir to combine.
Top with the fresh or frozen berries (and more choc chips if using), and dot evenly with about 2 tablespoons of butter.
Cover the dish with a piece of parchment paper and then aluminum foil. Pop in the fridge for at least 30 minutes but preferably overnight.
When you’re ready to bake, place the covered dish in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for 15 minutes, or until the top is toasted and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and top with the remaining pieces of butter and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

In Shawna Holman’s second book, A Healthier Home Cook: Whole Food Recipes, Techniques, and Tips for Families That Want to Eat A Little Less Toxic, she helps you reclaim your kitchen from processed food and mystery chemicals! Whether you’re looking to replace packaged convenience foods or find new, wholesome meal ideas, Shawna helps you on a journey that benefits both your mind and body. It’s simple to make change happen when you take it one plate at a time! To learn more, please visit Instagram @alittlesstoxic.