No-Bread Oatmeal French Toast

A genius way to combine two of breakfast’s favorite dishes: French toast and oatmeal but with no bread!

2 hours prep | 20m cook | 9 servings

INGREDIENTS

BASE:

• 2 1/4 cup water

• 1 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1/4 tsp sea salt

CUSTARD:

• 2 large eggs

• 2/3 cup milk/non-dairy milk of your choice

• 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)

• 1 Scoop IDLife Vanilla Shake (optional)

• dash sea salt

• 1/2 tsp vanilla

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

HOW TO MAKE IT

BASE:

• Bring the water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.

• Stir in the oats.

• Cook, uncovered, until the oats are done and the water has completely evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.

• Pour the cooked oatmeal into an oiled 8 x 8 baking dish.

• Put the dish into the fridge, UNCOVERED, for at least 2 hours until set and firm to the touch. I usually do this step the night before and leave it in the fridge, uncovered, until morning.

CUSTARD:

• When ready to make, preheat oven to 375 degrees.

• Mix the custard ingredients.

• Pour the custard mix into shallow dish, such as a pie plate.

• Cut the chilled oatmeal into nine equal squares.

• Dip oatmeal squares into custard mixture, allow to soak for 30 seconds on each side.

• Over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter or coconut oil in a non-stick pan.

• Place 2-3 slices of oatmeal 'bread' at a time into the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.

• Remove from pan and place on a baking sheet and into the oven for 5-10 minutes.

• Repeat with all squares.

• Serve immediately with fruit or healthy toppings of choice.