I’m always looking for healthy and delicious breakfast ideas. On workdays, I’m usually rushing out the door in the morning and prefer portable breakfasts to take on the go. But on my days off, I love having a relaxing breakfast at home with my family. When I have a good, hearty breakfast in the morning, it puts me in a good mood and gives me the energy to get my day going.
Recipe
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup part skim ricotta cheese
- 2 ounces Neufchâtel cheese, at room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided use
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons coconut sugar or honey, divided
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- 1 cup sliced strawberries plus extra for garnish
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk, any type
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Oil or butter, for the griddle
- Optional: maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Mix the ricotta cheese, Neufchâtel cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla, lemon juice and 2 teaspoons sugar (or honey) together in a bowl. Spread equal amounts of the filling on each slice of bread. Arrange strawberry slices on the surface of 4 slices of bread and top them with the other 4 slices of bread, forming 4 sandwiches.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and 1 teaspoon sugar (or honey) together in a bowl or shallow dish.
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and brush with a small amount of oil or butter. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture for a few seconds on each side and then place them on the griddle. Cook 3–4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes on the second side.
- Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and let them cool slightly. Cut into triangles. Serve with fresh strawberries and a little maple syrup.
Nutrition
Since breakfast really is my favorite meal of the day, I've got plenty of recipes on the blog. Here's a little round- up of some of my faves- enjoy!
Apple Dutch Baby Sweet Potato Pancakes
Tropical Smoothie Bowl Rise & Shine Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
Strawberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa Spinach, Mushroom and Gruyere Strata
Zucchini and Corn Frittata Raspberry Almond Chia Pudding
Check out to below to see what my fellow Recipe Reduxers are serving up for breakfast!
Karolina says
Hi Sonali! I'm going to make this recipe for this month's Recipe ReDux! It looks delicious- thank you so much for sharing it. I'll let you know how it turns out! Have a lovely day 😀
Theresa says
Looks amazing. I can't wait to try this recipe. Especially when it's in the height of strawberry season.
sonaliruder says
Thanks, Theresa! I hope you like it!