Balsamic Strawberry Brioche French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 loaf challah, brioche, or sourdough bread; sliced ((Preferably a day old; See Notes for Vegan version))
• 1 cup Almond milk, at room temp. ((You can use your fave plant-based milk))
• 4 large organic eggs, room temperature ((For Vegan option, see Notes!))
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2-3 Tbsps raw honey ((See Notes!))
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• vegan butter, for cooking
• 2-3 cups fresh strawberries, de-stemmed + sliced
• 1/4 cup organic cane sugar ((See Notes!))
• 1 Tbsp raw honey
• 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar, premium
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt
• Coconut whipped cream
• Pure maple syrup, for drizzle
• Fresh rosemary sprigs
• Organic powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

1. 1

   --- TO MAKE THE FRENCH TOAST: ---

2. 2

   Whisk together all the ingredients (except for the bread and butter) into a large bowl and set aside so that everything marries together and activates, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, melting it.

4. 4

   Dip 1 slice of bread into the batter, soaking it in for a few seconds on each side. Place slice unto the heated griddle, cooking on each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Repeat until all french toast have been made.

5. 5

   --- TO MAKE THE BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY TOPPING: ---

6. 6

   In a saucepan, add together all ingredients over medium-high heat, stirring until combined. Once strawberries begin to soften and the sugar dissolves, continue gently stirring until mixture begins to thicken a bit, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

7. 7

   --- ASSEMBLY: ---

8. 8

   To serve—stack french toast atop each other, spoon a generous amount of balsamic strawberry topping, coconut whipped cream, drizzle with maple syrup, sifter powdered sugar, and/or toped with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.

9. 9

   Bon Appetit!