I realize the contradiction. Yesterday I was talking about not eating bread, and today I’m sharing french toast. That was just poor planning…
Last week, after a chat with myself about basil and desserts, the idea for a strawberry maple basil-ey breakfast stuck in my head.
I rarely make french toast these days… In a previous, less healthy, life (college) I ate it just about every day. Sometimes for breakfast and for dinner. I don’t recommend that, but I do recommend a sweet indulgent morning every now and then…
Here are some other sweet strawberry breakfast ideas that caught my eye this week:
Strawberry Basil Scones from Happy Yolks
Cardamom and Nutmeg Waffles with Minted Strawberries from Turntable Kitchen
Strawberry Rhubarb Apple Oatcake from A House in the Hills
INGREDIENTS:
4 slices day old bread
2 eggs
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
coconut oil, for the pan
strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 basil leaf, chopped
maple syrup
METHOD:
In a small bowl, mix (and gently mash) strawberries together with a little drizzle of maple syrup. Add chopped basil. Set aside.
Whisk eggs and almond milk together. Dip bread slices in the egg mixture and let it soak in for a few minutes.
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet, and cook toast on each side until golden brown.
Top with strawberries and serve with more maple syrup on the side.
Definitely making a vegan version this weekend! I’ve been wanting to do something with the abundance of strawberries lately!
I say, ‘everything in moderation!’ This sounds amazing. And thank you for the link to my waffles! Have a wonderful weekend!
I’m a sucker for strawberry anything, and who doesn’t love french toast? YUM!
This is such a neat combination! I love it!
Lovely!!!
Sometimes you need to treat yourself to something a little sweet & indulgent. This french toast looks like the perfect reason to be a tad sinful 
Happy weekend!
Fantastic post as always
Jeanine! I want your kitchen!!! I also want this strawberry basil French toast.
it’s a good kitchen, I have to admit…
From what I can see, “good kitchen” is an understatement.
Putting green herbs in sweet things is something I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t experimented with yet. It looks like I’m going to have to make some more French toast this week…in the interest of science.
I love how you introduce interesting flavor combinations in unusual ways. I’m particularly intrigued by the strawberry basil scones!
yea me too, I really want to make those soon…
This is the *perfect* follow up to your sushi – everyone needs a little indulgence every once in a while and this sounds and looks wonderful.
I love french toast, a favorite in our house
I love strawberries and basil. In fact they are the stars of my next post. But I’ve never had them on french toast, so this looks new and delightfully inviting!
It’s a good combo in ice cream, so why not French toast? Lovely idea.
Fabulous! I can’t wait until the weekend so I can make this!
yummy