Vegan Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or neutral cooking oil of choice
• 4 medium apples, (sliced (I recommend a crisp variety, such as Fuji, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Jonagold, or Gala)*)
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large loaf French bread ((about 16 ounces), sliced (not too thick or thin) or torn into pieces**)
• 2 cups oat milk ((or other creamy plant-based milk))
• 8 ounces silken soft tofu
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ((optional but adds a nice rich body))
• 2/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder ((or cornstarch))
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• A pinch of sea salt
• 3 tablespoons sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, or other neutral-flavored oil
• Non-dairy yogurt or whipped topping