French Toast Casserole Recipe
This H E A V E N L Y gluten-free + dairy-free French Toast Casserole is a much lighter, more wholesome rendition of the Sunday brunch staple. Because of coconut’s starring role in this adapted recipe, it’s actually perfect for weekends when you have the morning free for breakfasting, but have a day of activities + adventures ahead. The reason behind this is because coconuts feature medium-chain triglycerides, which (unlike other types of saturated fats) create an ENERGY source for your body (instead of being stored away).
So if you’re doing a lovely brunch at home this weekend for Mother’s Day (especially before a garden walk or hike together), this nourishing dish is sure to make the mamas in your life smile.
Gather This:
For the casserole:
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Bliss Coconut Butter, softened, for the casserole dish
- 1 loaf gluten-free bread of choice, cut into 18 half-inch-thick slices (about 1 pound)
- 6 large eggs
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups nut milk
- 1 cup coconut yogurt
For the crumble:
- 3/4 cup packed coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (we used almonds)
- 1 tablespoon Cacao Magic Superfood + Protein Blend
Do This:
For the casserole:
1. Coat a 3-quart casserole dish with coconut butter. Arrange the bread slices over the bottom of the dish in three rows of 6 slices, shingling slightly.
2. Whisk the eggs, coconut sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl until combined and smooth. Whisk in the nut milk and coconut yogurt. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, making sure that all slices have been coated. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 12.
3. Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F.
For the crumble:
4. Toss the coconut sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, Cacao Magic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Add the coconut oil and work it in with your fingers until the mixture is crumbly. Mix in the walnuts.
To assemble:
5. Give the bread slices in the casserole dish a gentle push into the custard. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the top.
6. Bake the casserole until the top is puffed and browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes (it will still be a little wiggly but will continue to cook a bit out of the oven); check halfway through the baking time and tent with foil if the topping is browning too quickly. We topped with more Cacao Magic, coconut shavings, more almond slices, and our Berry Bee Honey. Serve hot + enjoy!
We’d love to see your brunch parties, especially with your mamas! Share them with us on Instagram with #myphilosophie!
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Warm Winter Chai Smoothie
Enjoy this warm and comforting start to your day with a blend of aromatic chai tea, our energizing and antioxidant-rich Cacao Magic, creamy almond butter, and a sprinkle of warming spices. It’s everything you love about a chai tea latte but with inflammation-fighting antioxidants and a boost of energy, plus almond butter for a great meal replacement when you want something a little lighter first thing in the morning.
Recreate this soul-soothing recipe that will leave you feeling energized and ready to take on the day.
Gather This:
1 cup warm brewed rooibos chai tea
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp allspice
2 tsp ground ginger (or 1-2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed ginger juice)
½ cup almond or coconut milk
2 tbsp almond butter
Monkfruit, coconut nectar, raw honey, or stevia to taste
1 tbsp Cacao Magic
Do This:
Start by brewing a cup of rooibos chai tea. Allow it to steep until it reaches a warm and comforting temperature.
In a blender, combine the warm brewed chai tea, cinnamon, allspice, ground ginger (or ginger juice), almond or coconut milk, almond butter, and the sweetener of your choice. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preferences.
Enhance the nutritional profile and flavor of your chai brew by adding 1 tablespoon of Cacao Magic.
Secure the lid on your blender and blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. The rich aroma of chai combined with the decadent flavor of Cacao Magic creates a delightful sensory experience.
For optimal digestion and to relish the warmth, it's best to enjoy your Nourishing Chai Brew before it cools. Pour it into your favorite mug or glass and savor each sip.
What cold-weathered treat would you like to see made healthy + healing? Share it with us on Instagram by tagging @philosophielove!
There’s something about a parfait that feels oh-so-decadent. This sweet & simple cacao yogurt parfait recipe is rich, creamy, sweet, and satisfying, but it comes with a twist – it's loaded with superfoods. Mixing Philosophie Superfood Blends into your snacks is a great way to get extra proteins and nutrients without the added sweeteners or fillers. It’s the perfect treat to keep you feeling light and energized!
All you need is a nourishing yogurt (regular or dairy-free, your choice!), plus the Cacao Magic Superfood Blend, Cosmic Elixir collagen + adaptogen superfood blend, almond butter, and chocolate. For toppings, add your favorite nuts and sprinkle on pink salt making a picture-perfect parfait!
Gather This:
½ cup coconut yogurt
¼ cup almond butter
1 tbsp Cacao Magic Superfood Blend
1 tbsp Cosmic Elixir or collagen of choice
¼ cup melted chocolate
Sprinkle of chopped pistachios + pink salt
Do This:
Mix the coconut yogurt, Cacao Magic and collagen in a bowl. In a clear cup of your choice, layer half the coconut yogurt mixture then add a layer of almond butter followed by the rest of the coconut yogurt mixture. Top with a layer of melted chocolate and top with chopped pistachios and pink salt. Put in the freezer for 15 minutes and ENJOY!
Vegan Cobb Salad with Green Honey Maple Mayo
Salads don’t have to be boring! The secret to a savory and tasty salad? A variety of flavors, colors and superfoods! For this vegan cobb salad, we combined a savory take on coconut chips and a homemade Green Dream honey maple mayo dressing that’s a little bit sweet & savory.
This salad would also be good as a sandwich, in lettuce cups, and pretty much any way you serve it. The crisp coconut chips and the nutrient-rich Green Honey Maple Mayo will turn any “boring” salad into your next lunch go-to. Enjoy every bite, and don't forget to share this recipe with your friends – they'll thank you later!
Gather This:
FOR THE COCONUT CHIPS -
2 cups coconut chips
¼ cup tamari
¼ cup maple syrup
1 - 2 tsp garlic powder
1-2 tsp smoked paprika
Pinch of cayenne (if you like spice)
Pinch of sea salt
FOR THE GREEN HONEY MAPLE MAYO [makes about 1/2 cup]
Liquid from 1 can of chickpeas
¼ cup of chickpeas
1 tbsp Green Dream
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1 clove of garlic
1 tsp sea salt
½ cup olive oil
FOR THE SALAD
Spring peas
Snap peas
Radishes
Pistachios
Avocado
Do This:
Make your coconut topping by preheating the oven to 350. Toss coconut with tamari, maple, garlic, paprika, and cayenne if using. Bake for 10 minutes. Stir about halfway through baking so that it doesn't burn. Remove from the oven, and wait a few minutes until it crisps up.
Make your Green Honey Maple Mayo by blending all ingredients except olive oil until smooth. Add olive oil and blend until everything is emulsified and creamy.
Toss your salad together and arrange to make it beautifully according to you!
Iced Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte
Re-create the Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte the Philosophie way with superfood blends, adaptogens and healing fall spices that leave with you a sugar crash. This pumpkin chai latte is made with natural ingredients: pumpkin puree, nut milk, maple syrup and spices.
The detoxing honey, grounding fall spices, and mood-supporting ashwagandha blend beautifully with the chai tea, composed of medicinally active herbs. Since this latte has substantially less caffeine than regular ol' java, you can use it as mood + energy booster anytime of day!
Gather This:
1 tea bag of spiced chai (or decaf spiced chai rooibos)
½ cup nut milk of choice
2 tbsp real pumpkin purée
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (we recommend Fall Vibes Honey!)
1 tsp Fall Vibes
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Tiny dash salt
Optional garnishes: 1 cinnamon stick or star of anise, coconut whipped cream
Do This:
In a small saucepan, bring ½ cup water to a gentle boil. Remove the water from heat, add the tea bag, and let it steep for 4 minutes. Before removing the tea bag, squeeze any water remaining out by pressing the tea bag against the side of the pan with the back of a spoon.
Add the nut milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, Fall Vibes and salt to the pan. Pour the mixture into a stand blender and blend for a minute or two, or whisk until the drink is nice and creamy.
Gently rewarm on the stove, then pour it into a mug. Top with totally optional whipped coconut cream and/or garnish with totally optional cinnamon stick or star of anise. ENJOY!!
What cold-weathered treat would you like to see made healthy + healing?
Deliciously Spiced Pumpkin Muffins: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free
These cozy, tasty pumpkin muffins are not just a delightful treat, they're also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a perfect indulgence anytime of day. They’re more nutritious than they look as they’re made entirely gluten-free and sweetened with real maple syrup. We topped them with dark chocolate which is said to be one of the best sources of antioxidants and can improve blood flow. Plus, they’re made with pumpkin which is actually a superfood!.
Savor the fall flavors, the subtle sweetness of maple syrup, and the delightful combination of pumpkin and spices. No pumpkin muffin is complete without traditional warming spices which is why the Fall Vibes Superfood Blend is PERFECT for these treats that smell & taste just like fall.
Share these with friends and family, or keep them all to yourself for a little taste of autumn whenever you desire. We won’t tell. ;)
Gather This:
2 cups almond flour
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
¼ cup oil of choice
¼ cup maple syrup
2 eggs
⅓ cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp Philosophie Fall Vibes
½ cup of gluten-free dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Do This:
Preheat oven to 350℉.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, salt, and baking soda. Add wet ingredients + mix until well combined.
For that unmistakable pumpkin spice taste, add 2 tablespoons of Philosophie Fall Vibes or your preferred pumpkin spice blend. This is where the magic happens!
Stir in chocolate chips or cacao nibs and then spoon the batter into paper liners in a cupcake pan.
Pop your muffin pan into the preheated oven and bake for 22-24 minutes. Keep a watchful eye on them – you'll know they're done when the center is set, and a toothpick or fork comes out clean when inserted into the muffin.
Once they're ready, remove your pumpkin spice muffins from the oven and let them sit for about 5 minutes.
Devour!!
Blue Butterfly Cashew Butter Bowl
We’re dreaming of a beautiful blue galaxy with this delicious Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter Bowl! Did you know blue is the color of confidence and calmness? It manifests intuition, balance, tranquility and intelligence. So infusing more of your meal with blue foods can really calm and center the mind especially when you load it with nutrients and ingredients that support brain health, energy and mood.
Enjoy this beautiful bowl made with homemade Butterfly Boost cashew butter and topped with blueberries, nut butter and supercharged raw honey. You can have it in the morning with oatmeal, in the afternoon with quinoa or for dessert with rice puffs - whatever you desire!
Gather This:
FOR THE BUTTERFLY BOOST CASHEW BUTTER
1 cup of cashews
1 tbsp of Butterfly Boost
1 tbsp of Coconut Magic or coconut manna
FOR THE BOWL
1 cup of quinoa, rice puffs or oatmeal
Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter
Handful of blueberries
Nut Butter of choice
Drizzle with Berry Bee Honey
Do This:
Combine all ingredients for the Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter in a high speed blender and blender until smooth (add water to create desired consistency). Then in a bowl, start with a layer of quinoa, rice puffs or oatmeal and top with your Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter, handful of blueberries, nut butter and a drizzle of Berry Bee Honey. ENJOY!
