French Toast with Strawberry Syrup and Almond is without a doubt one of the easiest and best dairy-free recipe you can serve for breakfast. This crunchy French toast is on the most wanted list for breakfast for my entire family.
I like a quick family breakfast recipe, and this French toast with strawberry syrup and almonds is a perfect combination. I like the mix of flavors that is a fun game of jelly and peanut butter. Also, the fact that this toast is dairy-free gives it even more value! The almond milk is just as tasty as cow milk, but much lower in calories!
As a crust on this French toast, I used chopped almonds to create a nice texture for every bite. If you’re not a morning person, this type of breakfast could make you become. The smell of that tasty strawberry syrup will make you look forward to a new day.
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Syrup
- 3 cups strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
For the French Toast
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 8 slices brioche bread
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free margarine or butter
Instructions
- Make the strawberry syrup.
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and water. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar starts to dissolve. - Simmer until thickened.
Once the mixture begins to bubble, lower the heat and let it simmer gently. Stir occasionally, pressing some of the strawberries against the side of the pan to help them break down. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the syrup thickens to your liking. - Prepare the egg mixture.
While the syrup cooks, whisk the eggs, almond extract or vanilla extract, and almond milk together in a shallow baking dish or bowl. - Prepare the almonds.
Place the chopped almonds on a plate or shallow dish. - Dip the bread.
Dip each slice of brioche into the egg mixture, coating both sides well but not soaking it so long that it falls apart. - Coat with almonds.
Press both sides of the soaked bread into the chopped almonds so they stick to the surface. - Cook the French toast.
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of margarine or butter. Once melted, add a few slices of bread and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining bread, adding the rest of the margarine as needed. - Serve.
Transfer the French toast to plates and spoon the warm strawberry syrup over the top. Serve right away.
Notes
- Brioche works especially well because it stays soft inside while turning golden outside.
- Almond extract gives the French toast a stronger nutty flavor, while vanilla makes it a little more classic.
- Chop the almonds fairly small so they stick better and toast evenly as the bread cooks.
- The strawberry syrup can be made a little chunkier or smoother, depending on how much you mash the berries.
