Classic French Toast with Berries
What I love about Classic French Toast with Berries
To me, nothing beats the cozy perfection of Classic French Toast with Berries and pyjamas on a Saturday morning. Especially, with a steaming cup of coffee. Our Saturdays are usually a delightfully relaxed vibe. Typically, I’m up around 9 a.m., while my husband would happily snooze past 10 if I didn’t gently nudge him awake. Together, we chill in our laid-back morning routine, often enjoying a leisurely breakfast before noon—ideally, a plate of golden French toast, a dish that seems made for lazy weekends. Best of all, it’s quick and easy to whip up for just the two of us.
Lately, I’ve been absolutely obsessed with French toast. For toppings, I love sticking to timeless classics like fresh berries, a dollop of whipped cream, and a generous drizzle of real maple syrup. However, the possibilities are endless—you can mix and match toppings to suit any craving! Additionally, French toast is incredibly versatile when it comes to bread choices. Whether you prefer gluten-free, low-carb, or traditional bread, it works beautifully. As an added bonus, French toast reheats like a dream, making it a convenient grab-and-go option for busy weekdays.
What you will need to make Classic French Toast with Berries
Here’s a list of ingredients that you will need:
- Bread – You can use whatever your favourite bread is whether it’s gluten-free, low-carb, paleo, etc.
- Eggs – You will be using a mix of whole eggs and egg yolks for the batter.
- Dairy – Also in the batter is nut milk (or whole milk) and heavy cream for the most rich and delicious batter!
- Maple syrup – A little goes into the batter and lots is saved for drizzling afterward!
- Butter – Butter is the best fat for frying up the best French toast!
- Berries – I love to do a mix of fresh blueberries, strawberries and blackberries for topping on my French toast. Pick your favourite combination of fresh berries and customize it how you like!
- Whipped cream – Whipped cream is also always a must for topping! I usually make my own because it’s so easy and then there’s no added fillers/weird ingredients. You can definitely buy it at the store for ease though!
Classic French Toast with Berries
Ingredients
- butter for cooking
- 6 organic free-range eggs
- 2 organic free-range egg yolks
- 1/2 cup cashew or macadamia nut milk (or regular milk)
- 1 cup organic heavy cream
- 1 tbsp real maple syrup
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 12 slices gluten-free (or regular) bread
- 1 1/2 cups organic strawberries sliced
- 1 1/2 cups organic blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups organic blackberries
- whipped cream for serving
- real maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, add the eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt and whisk until completely combined.
- Heat butter in a stainless steel pan over medium-high heat.
- Add one slice of bread to the egg mixture and let soak for 10-15 seconds. Flip over and let the other side soak for an additional 10-15 seconds.
- Transfer the bread to the hot pan and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Repeat with the rest of the slices of bread.
- Add french toast to a plate, top with berries, whipped cream and maple syrup and enjoy!
