Thick slices of Challah bread are soaked in spiced almond milk then toasted to golden perfection. Topped with a fresh blueberry and basil sauce and warm maple syrup this dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day.
My mom makes the best egg sandwiches (no joke). She also happens to make the best pancakes- soft, fluffy...I don't know what her secret is. I must be missing something, because I still can't make them like she does! ...Guess it's the special 'moms-can-do-anything' touch.
I also love French Toast, especially with Challah bread. *Swoon*
The best treat is when we have breakfast for dinner. I could easily eat this everyday. Of course for obvious reasons, I can't do that while maintaining a balanced lifestyle...but that is what the weekends are for, right?
I made these last Friday and have been eagerly waiting to share this with you. I was torn between sharing it today or Friday in honor of the weekend, but I couldn't wait any longer. Consider this recipe a head-start to your weekend plans.
I took a healthier route opting not to use cream or even milk in the batter. Instead, I used almond milk adding fresh nutmeg, a pitch of cinnamon and vanilla.
In the meantime, I prepared a fresh blueberry and basil sauce. The basil is growing wild this year, and I love incorporating basil with fruit.
It is a fresh, bright and flavorful dish. The best part is that you don't even have to bake it!
French Toast with Blueberry Basil Sauce
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
Blueberry Basil Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
French Toast:
- 4 slices of Challah Bread
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Blueberry Basil Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine berries, basil, lemon zest, vanilla, sugar and cornstarch.
- Cover and cook down until a thick sauce comes together, stirring occasionally. About 10 minutes.
- Set aside and let cool.
French Toast:
- Slice Challah bread and let slices sit for 30 minutes minimum, or up to overnight to dry out.
- In a small bowl whisk together eggs, almond milk, butter, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt.
- Arrange sliced bread in a small baking dish and pour mixture over the bread. Cover and let the bread absorb all the liquid; about 15 minutes.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle pan on medium-high heat. Melt a pat of butter in the pan and cook the French Toast about 4-5 minutes on each side, until each side is golden and the edges are slightly crispy.
- Serve with Blueberry Basil Sauce, warmed maple syrup and a sprinkle of icing sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
laura@motherwouldknow says
French toast is always divine - and with challah, well your expression (**swoon**, I believe), is perfect. My son introduced me to pairing fresh basil with fruit - it's a match made in heaven. So I'm giving this breakfast (or brunch or dinner) two thumbs up!
Heather Kinnaird says
breakfast is absolutely my favorite meal of the day, and I would happily eat this every morning, noon, and night
marye says
A perfect weekend breakfast! The blueberries and basil sound wonderful together!
Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
This looks so yummy!! I love the idea of using almond milk. And I would put that blueberry basil sauce on everything!!
Paula - bell'alimento says
Challah bread makes the best french toast.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
That looks so delicious! My husband is usually in charge of breakfast...I am sharing this with him!
Marye says
This looks delicious! Blueberry and basil sound like they make a fantastic flavor combination!