French Toast Lives On!

There are some breakfast moments that are saved in our memory growing up. French toast is definitely on that list! This yummy moist bread concoction can be a year round breakfast, but a fall french toast with cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg brings a sense of comfort and warmth. I have tried a few recipes, but this by far is the closest I have found in bringing back that loving feeling on SCD. I tried this recipe on a whim as I haven’t ever opened the cookbook sitting on my shelf, Paleo Kids Cookbook.  A cute grain and gluten-free book, giving tips of how to include your kiddos with healthy cooking. Paleo allows for maple syrup and things like tapioca starch (suggested as a sprinkled topping), but you can easily sub honey and not use the starch.

I stock up on the cinnamon swirl loaf from Squirrel and Bee bakery shop and I used this in the recipe. It was a perfect pair to the cinnamon, nutmeg flavor..not to mention so easy to cut into strips and begin cooking (and finishing!) right away.

Credit: Paleo Kids Cookbook

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of your favorite bread – I used Squirrel and Bee Cinnamon Swirl Loaf
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup of full fat coconut milk -You can find coconut milk without gums at Trader Joe’s
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons of raw honey, I like this one
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons of ghee, avocado, or coconut oil, I used coconut oil

Directions:

1. Slice your preferred bread into  slices and then into sticks about 2 inches in width
2. Add all ingredients, but the honey into a medium-sized mixing bowl and whisk well. Add the honey. Using a wooden spoon stir honey in thoroughly, whisk once more to incorporate well
3. Place 4 or 5 sticks, or as many that can fit comfortably in your bowl and skillet in the mixture and coat completely
4. While bread is soaking, use your coconut oil, ghee, or avocado oil to coat the skillet over medium heat
5. Cook for around 2 or 3 minutes on each side and transfer to a plate while remaining french toast sticks are made

I used a simple mixture in a small glass bowl of around 4 tablespoons of honey and a couple shakes of cinnamon, heated these two ingredients in the microwave for around 30 seconds and whisked (I use a fork;)). You will get a perfect syrup to pair with cinnamon/nutmeg french toast. We had honey drizzled bacon and fruit to make for a breakfast treat all the way around.

Happy Fall Breakfast!