Slow Cooker French Toast

Ever in need of a good, warm breakfast the minute you get up in the morning? Ever feel so tired that you just don't think you can stand at the stove in the morning? Do you end up opting for cold cereal instead? (Not that that is a bad thing. We've definately ate our fair share of cereal in the mornings.)

 

But if you want to be able to give your family a good warm breakfast in the morning. You definitely need to try cooking in your slow cooker aka crockpot. I have to say that I am in LOVE with my slow cooker when it comes to morning breakfast. If it can cook while I sleep and give my family a warm, wholesome breakfast in the morning, what's not to LOVE about that? 

 

This is a favorite of our families. It's especially easy for the kids to throw together the night before.  I'm sure you'll notice on our blog that my kids help A LOT with cooking. It makes meal preparation time go so much faster and easier. Plus it gives the kids lasting memories, good preparation for life (cooking skills), and learning to work together (team skills). 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

1 Loaf of Whole Wheat Bread

           (This can be Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns, Hamburger Buns, Cinnamon Raisin Bread,

             Homemade bread or just regular sandwich bread)
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp real vanilla
1/2 cup raisins (optional: or you could try chopped dates)
butter/shortening/coconut oil

Directions

With your butter or other oil, grease your slow cooker. This will prevent the french toast from sticking. Place your bread in the greased slow cooker. If using add your raisins or dried dates.

In a mixing bowl mix together your eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Pour over your bread and raisins.

To cook overnight, turn your slow cooker on warm. In the morning you will have a yummy warm, cooked breakfast waiting on you. If you don't have a warm setting on your slow cooker, cook on low for 2 hours or until done. If you are like me and don't want to get up just to turn on the slow cooker before breakfast time try purchasing on of these handy appliance timers.