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
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- 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.
Toodles,
Tammy<3
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Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
This looks incredible! Wish I had a couple of slices right now!
Miz Helen says
Your Blueberry Basil Sauce is just beautiful, I can't wait to try it! Hope you are having a fantastic day and we are so excited that you shared your post with Full Plate Thursday.
Thanks so much and Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Katherines Corner says
Another culinary masterpiece my talented friend. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo
Erika says
I've had french toast only once, but this recipe and your photos make me want to go eat it right this second! Thanks for sharing in the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!
Erika @whaterikawears.com
Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says
This sounds heavenly and sinful at the same time! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, hope to see you next week!
Tina Jui | The Worktop says
This sounds so lovely! I love adding basil to jams and mixed with fruits. Rhubarb and basil is also very delicious together if you're keen to give it a try 🙂
Julie says
Wow your french toast and sauce looks amazing and yummy! I would love it if you stopped by and shared this at our Cooking and Crafting with J & J that I co-host on Monday. Thanks!
Julie
Stephanie says
French toast is certainly a favorite of mine, but I must confess that I have never tried it with a sauce like this one. I would love to try this....maybe this weekend 🙂
Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Enjoy your week!
Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says
Oh, I really like French toast!
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Hi Tammy,
I knew this had to be your recipe before I even read your post. This looks delicious! I have never mixed basil with fruit, but I can imagine how amazing the flavor must be. Love French Toast with Challah Bread. It makes it thick and gooey. The Blueberry and Basil sauce must be awesome. Your photos are very appetizing and I can't wait till the weekend to try this one. I agree with you as well as to the "mom thing," my mom makes her pancakes fluffy too, but I can't get it either...so you are not alone. Thank you for sharing this scrumptious breakfast with us...
Blessings Dottie 🙂