Easy French Toast!! Classic and Wholesome
Easy homemade French toast recipe with wholesome tweaks. Golden-brown breakfast ready in 18 minutes with tips for blood sugar control.
Ingredients
- 8 slices day-old brioche or challah bread
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon honey or coconut sugar
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional, for brightness)
- Pure maple syrup for serving
- Fresh berries for topping (optional)
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, salt, and orange zest in a shallow bowl until the mixture is completely smooth and well blended.
- 2
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add 1.5 tablespoons of butter, allowing it to melt and foam slightly, about 1 minute.
- 3
Working with one bread slice at a time, quickly dip each piece into the custard mixture for just 3-5 seconds per side, ensuring it absorbs liquid without becoming waterlogged.
- 4
Place the dipped bread slices onto the hot buttered skillet in a single layer, cooking 4-5 pieces at a time to avoid overcrowding.
- 5
Cook the first batch for 3-4 minutes until the bottom edges turn deep golden brown with visible caramelization.
- 6
Flip each slice carefully and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the second side achieves the same golden-brown color and the custard is fully set.
- 7
Transfer the finished French toast to a warmed serving plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while cooking the remaining slices.
- 8
Repeat steps 2-7 with the remaining butter and bread slices until all pieces are cooked through.
- 9
Serve the warm French toast immediately with warm maple syrup drizzled over the top, fresh berries scattered across, and a light dust of confectioners' sugar if desired.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream (1/4 cup) | Greek yogurt (1/4 cup plain, non-fat) | Reduces saturated fat while adding probiotics for gut health and maintaining creamy richness through protein content |
| White or brioche bread (8 slices) | Whole grain or sprouted bread (8 slices) | Increases fiber content for better blood sugar control, supports gut microbiome diversity, and reduces glycemic impact |
| Honey or coconut sugar (1 tablespoon) | Monk fruit sweetener or stevia (1/2 teaspoon) | Dramatically lowers added sugar while maintaining sweetness, resulting in minimal blood sugar spiking |
| Whole milk (1/2 cup) | Unsweetened oat milk or almond milk (1/2 cup) | Lowers calories and saturated fat for those seeking lighter dairy-free options without sacrificing creamy texture |
| Unsalted butter (3 tablespoons) | Ghee or coconut oil (2.5 tablespoons) | Ghee offers better heat stability and anti-inflammatory properties; coconut oil provides medium-chain triglycerides |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 348 |
| Total Fat | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Cholesterol | 142mg |
| Sodium | 198mg |
| Carbohydrates | 36g |
| Fiber | 5g |
| Sugar | 6g |
| Protein | 13g |
Nutrition Comparison
| Classic | Metabolic Health | restaurant | Healthier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 348 | 320 | 485 | 285 |
| Protein | 13g | 18g | 14g | 12g |
| Carbs | 36g | 22g | 48g | 32g |
| Fat | 15g | 17g | 26g | 11g |
| Fiber | 5g | 5g | 2g | 4g |
| Sugar | 6g | - | - | - |
| Health Scores | ||||
| Gut Health | 7/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Anti-Inflammatory | 7/10 | 9/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Blood Sugar | 8/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 |
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