Best French Toast Recipe Ever!

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious; stale bread reduces waste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories; water is a budget-friendly option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often cheaper.

Crack 4 eggs into a bowl.

Add 1 cup whole milk, a pinch of salt, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Whisk until well combined.

Cut brioche bread into 1-inch-thick slices.

Dip each slice into the egg mixture, soaking for 15 seconds per side.

Heat a pan over low heat and melt a bit of butter.

Place the soaked bread onto the skillet and cover with a lid.

Cook covered on low for 4 minutes.

Flip and cook the other side for 4 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack or plate.

Add 1 cup of frozen berries, 4 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to a pot.

Cover and cook on low flame for 5 minutes.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the berry compote thickens.

Dust some cinnamon powder and powdered sugar over each slice.

Pour maple syrup generously or serve with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup or spoon berry compote over each slice and finish with whipped cream.

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