stuffed french toast 🍞🍓🫐
This morning I was going to make a yogurt bowl.
Simple. Responsible. Mature.
Then my daughter wandered into the kitchen and immediately asked,
“Can we have the eggy bread?”
And really… who am I to argue with that?
we end up with cream filling, strawberries everywhere, powdered sugar floating through the air, and two of us taste-testing like little breakfast goblins.
Honestly?
Parenting is mostly just saying yes to ideas like this.🍓🍞✨
CUSTARD:
• ½ c almond milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 egg or flax egg
• 1 tbsp agave
• 1 tbsp coffee creamer
CHERRY CREAM:
• ½ c cherries
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chia seeds *optional
• 1 tbsp berry jam
• ½ scoop vanilla protein *optional
• 140g coconut yogurt
1. Whisk custard ingredients in a shallow bowl.
2. Dip each slice of bread in the custard, not too long!
3. Pan-fry each slice in a large, greased skillet on your stovetop on medium-low heat. Cook about 4-5 minutes per side.
4. Melt the cherries down in a small saucepan with lemon juice, chia seeds, and jam, stirring often. You can also microwave them for 30-40 seconds, and fork mash them.
5. Fold melty cherries into yogurt until blended.
Slowly mix in protein powder, if using.
6. Add your first slice of french toast to a plate, cover with some of the cherry vanilla cream, then top with the next slice of toast. Sprinkle more fruit and maybe some powdered sugar on top. Enjoy!
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Making stuffed French toast at home is a fantastic way to elevate your usual breakfast routine with rich flavors and textures. What I love about this recipe is how the custard batter incorporates almond milk, egg or flax egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon, agave, and coffee creamer to create a flavorful and creamy coating for the bread. Using medium-low heat to cook the slices ensures they become perfectly golden brown without burning. The filling is what truly makes this stuffed French toast special. The combination of melted blackberries with lemon juice, jam, and optional chia seeds creates a tangy yet sweet sauce that blends beautifully into creamy coconut yogurt. Adding vanilla protein powder is a great idea if you want to boost the meal’s nutrition without compromising the taste. When assembling, layering the toast with the cherry cream and topping it off with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar gives a fresh and visually appealing touch. This stuffed French toast recipe works wonderfully as a fun weekend treat to share with family or friends, especially when you want to say yes to spontaneous breakfast ideas inspired by the kids! For best results, choose thicker slices of sturdy bread like brioche or challah to hold the custard and filling well without getting soggy. Also, don’t soak the bread too long in the custard to maintain crispiness when pan-frying. This method results in a soft, custardy inside and a crisp, golden crust outside. From personal experience, I find that preparing the cherry cream filling in advance allows the flavors to meld better and saves time during cooking. Plus, when you personalize the recipe by experimenting with different berries or yogurt types, it becomes even more enjoyable. This recipe is a wonderful way to add a creative twist to traditional French toast while incorporating wholesome ingredients for a nourishing breakfast experience.