Lemon & Blueberry French Toast

We are pretty much at the end of August, which means we only have a few more weeks of berry season. While my strawberries in the garden are just starting to come out (late bloomers apparently), blueberries at the farmers market and grocery stores are going to get smaller and smaller. Just last week, I was able to snag some big gorgeous blueberries from the farmer’s market.

Nothing compares to local and in-season blueberries. The flavour is different, the colour more vibrant and they are so much bigger. The one thing that I will always encourage you to do; is buying from local farmers and especially, buy in season.

With my gorgeous blueberries, I decided to make some French Toast. It was always my favourite growing up, and I felt like I haven’t had them in a long time. It just made sense to whip them up for weekend brunch. By now, you all know how much I love lemons and how much I love to add lemons to pretty much every recipe. It just brightens everything up.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup of milk (I used oat milk)

• juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 1/4 cup)

• 1 tbsp of sugar

• 1 tbsp of vanilla

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup of blueberries

• 2 tbsp of maple syrup

• 4-6 slices of bread

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, lemon juice, vanilla, and sugar.

2. In a small oven-safe bowl, add your blueberries and maple syrup. Mix to combine. Roast in a toaster oven or oven for 15 minutes.

3. Warm a non-stick pan or griddle to medium-high heat.

4. Dip your slices of bread into your mixing bowl, making sure both sides get evenly coated.

5. Add a little olive oil to the pan and fry the bread on each side, until golden and cooked through.

6. Once you have plated your French toast, top with the roasted blueberries.

These are best served immediately, and feel free to add any other toppings. I usually like my French Toast with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and some good quality maple syrup.

Christopher

Christopher is a food and lifestyle expert, recipe developer and the content creator behind May Eighty Five. With years of experience in the kitchen, he also shares tips, tricks and how to’s that he has learnt over the years. Every week, he shares quick, simple and mostly healthy recipes along with some home and entertaining tips. You will find flavorful cocktails, delicious appetizers, tasty mains and some indulgent desserts. As a home decor enthusiast, he also likes to share simple DIY projects and simple tips for a beautiful home.