Spoil your family & holiday guests w/ this scrumptious low FODMAP, gluten free baked french toast. It’s easy to make & the gingerbread cream cheese frosting is divine!
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If you’ve been following The Spicy RD blog for awhile, you’re probably familiar with my nutrition philosophy…
No one diet fits all, but a healthy diet is built upon whole fresh, minimally processed ingredients, with room to enjoy your favorite foods. Life’s to short not to eat the damn cookie!
Or, a delicious slice of bread for that matter.
For the most part, I tend to make/bake most of my gluten free desserts and baked goods. For one, it saves me money, and, two, I’m much less likely to overindulge in treats this way.
It’s a win, win.
But, one thing I don’t bake {usually} is gluten free yeast bread, mainly, because I don’t have the time. One day, when my kids are out of the house, and I have more free time on my hands, I’d love to experiment with baking gluten free bread.
One day…
For now, I’m happy that there are so many tasty bread options, like this Canyon Bakehouse Gluten Free bread, for the celiac and gluten free community, as this hasn’t always been the case.
Not only is Canyon Bakehouse Bread certified gluten free, it’s also free of: dairy/soy/nut/casein/preservatives, artificial flavors/colors/sweeteners, and is GMO free.
What I like most about Canyon Bakehouse Gluten Free bread, is that it doesn’t have to be toasted to taste good, like so many other gluten free breads do. This makes it perfect for sandwiches, especially for Big Tex as he’s been following a gluten free diet for the past month to see if it helps him with his “off and on” stomach aches.
I recently had him tested for celiac disease, since I carry the gene. He tested negative {like me}, but decided he wanted to do a gluten free diet trial, and, so far, it really seems to have helped, not only with his stomach aches, but he seems less moody {for a 14 year old teenager anyways!} & his acne is clearing up a little too.
Important: If you suspect your child has a sensitivity to gluten, ALWAYS ask their doctor to have her/him tested for celiac disease before starting a gluten free diet, as gluten needs to be in the diet for the blood test to be accurate.
Now, back to Canyon Bakehouse Bread, and this yummy low FOMAP, gluten free Baked French Toast with Gingerbread Cream Cheese Frosting…
With the holiday season in full swing, this gluten free baked french toast is a festive breakfast or brunch idea to make for your family and guests over a leisurely weekend morning, or on Christmas day.
You can prep it ahead of time, either the night before, or 30 minutes before you want to bake it, to let all the yummy spices infuse into the bread.
And, because Canyon Bakehouse gluten free bread is now available in their new {preservative free} Stay-Fresh packaging, you can stock your pantry now {no need to fill up your freezer!}, with lots of loaves of delicious gluten-bread that you’ll also be able to enjoy in the new year!
Note: You can buy Canyon Bakehouse Stay-Fresh Gluten Free Bread on-line or at a Walmart near you. You’ll also find other Canyon Bakehouse Gluten Free breads at a wide range of stores. It will be in the fresh bread section, NOT the freezer section like most gluten free breads.
Now, let’s make some gluten free baked french toast!
Gluten Free Baked French Toast w/ Gingerbread Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Gluten Free Baked French Toast
- 1 teaspoon coconut/vegetable oil or cooking spray
- 9 slices Canyon Bakehouse Stay-Fresh Gluten Free Bread
- 1 1/2 cups dairy, non-dairy, or lactose free milk
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Gingerbread Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 8- ounce package neufchatel, cream cheese, or lactose free cream cheese
- 1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt or lactose free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Grease a 9×9 baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
- Cut bread into cubes and place in baking dish.
- Combine milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a blender, and blend until ingredients are well combined. Pour mixture over bread and use clean hands or a fork to mix bread and liquids together. Press mixture down to ensure all bread cubes are coated. Coverand place in refrigerator for 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C.). When oven is ready, place baking dish on center rack and bake for 45 minutes or until the top is light golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting into 6 slices and serving.
- While the french toast is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting (this can also be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve). Place neufatchel or cream cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, and spices in a medium size mixing bowl. Combine ingredients well with an hand mixer. Spread on top of baked french toast to serve.
Notes
- Make with lactose free milk or low FODMAP plant based milk, and lactose free yogurt. You can use lactose free OR regular cream cheese as a 2 tablespoon serving is considered low FODMAP per MONASH.
- As of 12/8/17, Canyon Bakehouse Country White Stay Fresh Gluten Free Bread contains only low FODMAP ingredients, but not all varieties do, so be sure and read ingredient labels.
Nutrition
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Let’s Chat!
What’s your favorite holiday breakfast or brunch recipe? Have you tried Canyon Bakehouse Gluten Free bread before? Do you have a favorite baked french toast recipe?
