In our breakfast routine, I rarely make anything that takes longer than 20 minutes. Our week day regiment is oatmeal (Megan's oatmeal to be exact from her book Whole Grain Mornings) with a few meals of eggs tucked in for just a bit of variety. On weekends, I whip up waffles and pancakes which still don't take any time at all.
On occasion, however, I want something that I can whip up the night before, forget about it, and have a hot breakfast I don't need to think about in the morning. If I'm feeling really ambitious, I make cinnamon rolls but this raspberry french toast is up there as a new favorite. I keep it simple and use whatever bread I have on hand. It may be because I eat wheat bread for every occasion that I find french toast with whole wheat delightful (especially if it's a cinnamon swirl bread- so good!)
Baked Raspberry French Toast for Two
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of whole wheat bread
- ¾ cup raspberries
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- Maple syrup, for topping
Instructions
- Overnight or at least one hour before wanting to bake, cut bread slices in half on the diagonal and place in a baking pan that is roughly 9 x 6 (see note). Mash raspberries and spread raspberries in between each slice of bread.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and lemon zest. Pour over the bread and push bread into the mixture so that all the bread is covered with the mixture. Cover and let sit until ready to bake.
- Preheat oven to 375˚ and after french toast has sat and absorbed the majority of liquid, place in over to bake. Bake long enough so french toast is browning and has puffed up quite a bit.
- While the french toast bakes, whip together (either using a hand mixer or whisk/hand) the heavy cream and maple syrup until whipped cream forms.
- Serve french toast with a dollop of whipped cream, extra maple syrup, and extra fresh raspberries if desired.
Notes
I love this 9 x 6 pan from Crate and Barrel. I find it's good for so many two person meals!
Amanda Brooks says
I'm all about tasty breakfasts that are quick to make, but sometimes (on the weekends) it's fun to make more elaborate dishes as a treat! I will have to give this one a try 🙂 Thanks for sharing this delicious looking recipe.
Laura says
Looks delicious! I love that it is low sugar - it seems like baked french toast recipes are usually filled with sugar. This is going to be on my must try list, since we love quick (or already put together) breakfasts as well.
Lauren says
Oh my lordy, this just looks like everything you want from life and breakfast in bed rolled into one tray of goodness!
Lauren x
Cassie says
YUM! This would taste amazing with sprouted cinnamon raisin bread!
Charlotte Thomas says
Oh my gosh this looks absolutely glorious! when are you free? I'm coming over for breakfast...
Charlotte
Equishop says
A wonderful recipe. I love raspberries!
Lauren @ Lauren Caris Cooks says
Well HELLO!! I think i just found my breakfast for the weekend!!
Katie @ Whole Nourishment says
I'm a big fan of breakfasts that can be made the night before, especially when we have company over or when we want a change of routine, like you said. I like the addition of raspberries in this baked french toast.
Amy @ Parsley In My Teeth says
This is such a beauty. Think I'd eat the whole pan myself!
Barbara (BarbB) says
This looks wonderful. I will give it a try this weekend.
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dixya | food, pleasure, and health says
these look wonderful, also i like the idea of baking it.
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says
Love that this is a breakfast you can make ahead of time - definitely picturing this on weekend brunches!
Layla says
Just by looking at the picture, I am not sure if I could still share it to the second person. I would probably eat it all. HA!
Nattle says
I am definitely making this next Sunday ! I only wish I had seen it earlier, one week seems to long to wait.
Zsuzsanna Beard says
I just made this for breakfast this morning, and it was just as good as I thought it would be! I made it exactly as written in the recipe and it was perfect. I can see trying it with different fruits also, and maybe adding some spices - cinnamon or cardamom, depending on the fruit. Thanks for sharing!
Jamie @ Voluntown Housewife says
My husband has been dropping hints that he wants french toast for the past few weeks! I can't wait to try this! I have a ton of raspberries coming in in my garden! Perfect!
David says
Wow, it looks absolutely delicious! Stunning photography and styling! This French toast is fantastic. I really have to try this! I’ll bet the flavor is awesome — thanks so much for this.
Jen says
I made this this morning and it is my new favorite baked french toast recipe. I had mine with a sliced kiwi on the side-- yum. I love adding apple syrup to the egg/milk mixture. Since it is winter I thawed and used frozen berries and they worked great. Delicious. Love your recipes. Thank you.