Strawberry French Toast

Got 15 minutes of extra time? That’s just enough to whip yourself up a decadent, sugary, and fresh Strawberry French Toast! That’s right— you need less than a half hour to make this sweet treat that’s perfect not just for snacking on alone, but also for serving to party guests. You don’t want to miss out on the strawberry goodness of this recipe! 

French Toast with a Strawberry Twist

Mixing milk and bread together in one skillet really creates nothing less than magic! But fruit brings a bit more sparkle to french toast, making it sweet and sour at the same time. The berry test adds that level of depth that makes your dessert pass as a more sophisticated dish. We also want this fresh because you get notes of juiciness and tartness that you don’t get from frozen strawberries.

And we can’t forget about the cinnamon powder that adds a great uniqueness to our french toast. To work in contrast with this cinnamon powder, confectioners sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness. All of these elements together make the best dessert that could also double as a great breakfast or brunch!

Ingredients in Strawberry French Toast

Another great thing about french toast is that it truly utilizes common ingredients most people would have at home. I guess the element that may be a bit harder to get ahold of would be the fresh strawberries. But since this really is the pièce de résistance of the recipe, definitely do what you can to get that fresh fruit for a delectable treat!

• Bread – The kind of bread you would use depends on you! You can pick whatever you like for your French toast– that’s just how flexible this recipe is. But I used Italian bread specifically for its thickness and texture. The soft quality really helps with this recipe.
• Ground nutmeg – Gives us the perfect amount of nuttiness.
• Vanilla extract – The vanilla flavor is key to making the French toast taste more complex and rich.
• Milk – What makes French toast taste sweet and soft, just the way you like it? One of the answers to this would be milk, which plays a huge role both in softening the bread and giving it a creamy taste.
• Egg – Like milk, this plays an essential role in achieving the perfect bread texture. 
• Cinnamon powder – We get a bit of a punch with cinnamon powder because of its citrusy and rich taste.
• Confectioners sugar – This kind of sugar is great for a bit of smoothness, compared to regular white sugar.
• Strawberry – Not only is this pleasantly sour, but strawberries are actually quite healthy, giving us plenty of vitamin C and potassium. 
• Maple syrup – To add a smoky kind of sweetness to the dish!

How to Make Strawberry French Toast

We’ll start things off by making the egg mixture, which transforms the bread into gloriously delicious French toast! Then we cook this up, adding various elements like our strawberries after. It really is a simple process overall, and I believe that you don’t need cooking experience to make this happen. The beginner cooks can easily hop on this recipe and make the most delicious Strawberry French Toast! 

1. Crack the eggs in a bowl. Whisk.

2. Add nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk. Continue to whisk until all ingredients are well blended.

3. Dip the bread in the mixture.

4. Heat a pan and then cook each side of the bread until the color turns golden brown.

5. Arrange the french toast in a plate. Pour maple syrup and then top with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar.

What to Serve with Strawberry French Toast

We can go with the breakfast trend by pairing this with another morning favorite! One of the yummiest things I like to whip up in the morning without putting too much effort in are Bacon and Egg Cups. This is crispy, savory, and even works as a great finger food. You can serve this to party guests too!

But if you want the full breakfast experience, you might want to try something as hearty and wholesome as Fried Chicken and Waffles. Simply delicious, this combination has all the saltiness and sweetness you’ll need. However, it’s the Strawberry French Toast that could help satisfy your dessert cravings best alongside the chicken.

You don’t have to go all out either. You can make a snack that’s both savory and sweet by mixing the French toast and Popcorn Chicken like our chicken and waffles combo. This chicken recipe is really great and convenient because you can easily pop the white meat into your mouth. You would love this even more with a terrific dip such as barbecue sauce, ranch, and honey mustard. If you liked these suggestions, as well as the main recipe, you can comment below! Let me know if there are other bread recipes you’d like to see on our website!