Make this Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple French Toast and wake up to the enticing aroma of this warm and hearty breakfast that is sure to give your family a great morning. It’s great as a breakfast-for-dinner dish, too!
Hey, all you breakfast-makers out there! Moms, Dads, whoever you are, if you make breakfast for your family in the morning, you probably love recipes like this where you can get everything set the night before and wake up to a hot breakfast just waiting for you!
I confess, I am not a much of a breakfast-maker myself. Breakfast around here is always an ‘every man for himself’ proposition. Years ago, as soon as the boys achieved enough coordination to be able to pour their own cereal and milk, I got myself out of the breakfast-making game (woohoo!).
I even helped the process along by putting out bowls of cereal the night before and placing small cups of milk in the refrigerator where the boys could easily reach them. But, this kind of recipe brings out the breakfast-maker in me, since I can do the work the night before and have a hot, delicious breakfast waiting for me in the morning.
And I can’t neglect to mention that I am a HUGE proponent of breakfast for dinner! Eggs, bacon, pancakes, waffles, omelettes – you name a breakfast food and I will tell you that we have had it for dinner. Sooooo, sometimes I put this together in the morning and then serve it for dinner!
Can you imagine Apple Cranberry French Toast just waiting for you after a long, tiring day??? Life does not get much better than that! 🙂
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Cranberry Apple French Toast
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple French Toast
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 1/2 pounds French bread
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk (or regular milk)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup fat-free half & half
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup sugar (or granulated Splenda)
- 2 Gala apples (or your favorite type), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (plus additional for garnish, if desired)
Instructions
- Cut the bread into approximately 1 inch cubes.
- Spray the slow cooker with coking spray, and add the bread.
- Add the apples and cranberries and mix slightly.
- Using a whisk or hand mixer, combine the milk, eggs, half & half, vanilla, cinnamon, syrup, and sugar.
- Pour mixture over the bread cubes in the slow cooker, using a spoon to make sure all the bread get soaked.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
Notes
If you need more than 5-6 hours of sleep (like me!), hopefully there is a night owl in your family (my husband) who can turn the crock pot on for you before they go to bed.
Nutrition
Looking for other slow cooker breakfast recipes?
My family loves my Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oatmeal, or my Slow Cooker Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal!
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April G
This would be great for Saturday morning. I think I’ll have to pin this for next week. I think the family will love it!
Karren Haller
Great twist on french toast. Thanks for linking on Friday Feature, I have pinned your post to our Friday Feature Board!!! Have a great weekend, Karren
Kristin King
Thanks, Karren!
Aimee
I love anything that I can make the night before and have ready the next morning. I’ve never tried cranberries in my french toast before. That’s a new twist. 🙂
Kristin King
I love the cranberries, they add just a little tartness. I agree, it is so nice to make it the night before and enjoy it in the morning! Thanks for stopping by, Aimee!
Lara
This looks great!!
Sue at the Little Shack
This looks so yummy! #SundayFeatures. Pinning!
Amanda
This sounds great! Love the cranberries – what a wonderful wintery twist! I don’t have a crockpot, unfortunately, so I’ll have to adapt it a little for the oven, but this is definitely getting a pin! Thanks!
Kristin King
Thanks, Amanda! Yes, this definitely could be adapted for oven. I hope you enjoy it!
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai
Now, this is a first for me. I’ve never heard of french toast in the slow cooker! What a great idea. I will have to give this recipe a try. :)Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/02/12/home-matters-linky-party-24/ 🙂
~Lorelai
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Kristin King
Thanks, Lorelai, heading over now! 🙂
Susan
I so needed this recipe when we had a large crowd spend the night for New Year’s Eve. Pinning now. Thanks for sharing at the This Is How We Roll Link Party at Organized 31.
Carole from Carole's Chatter
Hi Kristin, lovely use of apples! How about adding it to the Food on Friday: Apple collection over at Carole’s Chatter? Cheers
Kristin King
Hi Carole, thanks, I will head over now!
Carole from Carole's Chatter
Kristin, thanks for adding this to the collection. Would you like me to send you a reminder about each new Food on Friday? If so just drop me a line on ca4ole@gmail.com Cheers from Carole of Carole’s Chatter
Sherry Elston
Hello….first visit to this site, and BAM!!!! I see what looks like a new “keeper” recipe. I collect them, as I’m sure most of us who get lost in the maze of these wonderful sites do. So many DIY’s to try…so many recipes to try. I cannot wait to try it.
Thanks
sherryels
Kristin King
Thanks, Sherry! I am so glad you stopped by. I hope you enjoy this recipe! 🙂
Yvonne [Tried and Tasty]
Wow, this looks fantastic! I’m terrible at getting breakfast, so this would be perfect!
Erica (@Erica's Recipes)
I used to looooove cooking breakfast but got out of the habit – just not a lot of big breakfast eaters in my house. Im totally with you on breakfast for dinner though and your recipe looks like a must try!
Rachael
Can’t wait to try this one! looks yummy!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
I love that you made this in the slow cooker, Kristin! And the addition of cranberries is great!
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
I am amazed by the many things that can be made in the slow cooker. This recipe looks fantastic. Gotta give it a try!
Michele @ Flavor Mosaic
French toast in the slow cooker! This is great.
Mary Ellen
What a great way to enjoy french toast! Perfect on the weekend.
Megan Elford
That looks SO good! I’ve never even considered doing french toast in the crock pot, but I bet this turns out wonderfully! I can’t wait to give it a try.
Margarita
That looks pretty interesting. I love cranberries so I would definitely love this combination of food!
Elaine
I love french toast and with the addition of the apples and cranberries yummy!! Hey I would love if you joined my on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday Link Party.