Sourdough French Toast with Fresh Mixed Berries
Looking for delicious breakfast options? Check out this awesome Sourdough French Toast recipe.
Servings 4
Calories 696kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 lime juice and zest, preferably organic
- ¼ cup powdered sugar icing sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 8 slices sourdough bread slightly hardened*
To Serve
- Additional powdered sugar and/or real maple syrup.
- If desired offer bacon or sausage links on the side.
Instructions
- Combine the fresh berries, lime juice, lime zest, and powdered sugar in a large bowl and gently toss to combine. Set aside.
- Place the eggs, vanilla extract, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a medium bowl and stir to combine.
- Soak the prepared bread in the egg mixture for 4-5 seconds per side, then transfer to a rimmed bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add two or three slices of the soaked bread to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown on each side. Remove from the skillet and repeat this process with the remaining slices of bread.
- To serve, transfer the French toast onto individual plates and top with some of the fresh berry mixture and some powdered sugar and/or real maple syrup. Offer some crispy bacon or sausage links on the side, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- *To harden, leave the sliced bread on the counter for several hours to overnight or place on a baking sheet in a warm (lowest setting) oven for 5-10 minutes.
- Any combination of fresh berries can be used for this recipe, including strawberries and blueberries, as well as the blackberries and raspberries shown here.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 696kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1078mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 50g