Most mornings breakfast is a pretty simple affair.
A little avocado on toast, fresh strawberries and half a banana is our usual fare.
However most mornings I wonder why I bother with the toast.
Rather than eating the bread and avocado together old school style Miss G.’s unique approach is to lick the toast clean of avocado leaving most of the golden bread behind.
A little worried about her clear lack of carb loading I have experimented with each and every type of loaf under the sun.
Wholemeal, multigrain, soy and linseed, farmers loaves, sourdough, pita bread, toasted turkish, english muffins, you name it I’ve tried it but still no luck.
It seems Miss G. just isn’t digging toast (or bread of any kind) which leaves me short on quick and easy baby led weaning breakfast options. Something this sleep deprived mama most definitely doesn’t need first thing in the morning.
Todays breakfast of baby friendly french toast is my last ditch attempt to see if Miss G. will enjoy toast for breakfast. I figure the golden eggy softer texture and lashings of maple syrup might just sway her.
And it did.
She loved the french toast.
The softer texture was definitely more up her alley and I was so pleased to see her gobble up an entire piece of maple soaked toast along with a handful of fresh berries and dollop of yoghurt.
From now on I’ll be whipping up a batch on the weekend when I have a little more time on my hands and freezing the leftovers to enjoy when the midweek madness hits.
To create your own gorgeously golden eggy toast smothered in maple syrup and fresh berries simply…
Begin by placing the eggs, milk, vanilla, maple syrup and cinnamon in a wide shallow dish and whisk to combine.
Depending on the size of the dish dunk as many pieces of bread that will fit into the eggy custard. Allow to the bread to soak for a couple of minutes each side until completely soaked.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a nonstick fry pan over medium heat. Fry the bread until golden, 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove from the fry pan and place onto a plate lined with kitchen paper. Continue with remaining bread.
Cut the bread in half, top with fresh berries, a dollop of yoghurt and a good drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy x
baby friendly french toast
adapted from Martha Stewart
INGREDIENTS
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus extra to serve
6 slices bread
butter, to fry in
yoghurt and fresh berries to serve
METHOD
Place the eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and maple syrup in a shallow wide dish and whisk to combine. Place the bread into the eggy mixture to soak for 2-3 minutes each side. Heat butter in a non stick fry pan to medium heat and fry bread until golden, 2-3 minutes each side. Remove from pan and place onto a plate lined with kitchen paper. Continue with remaining bread. Serve with a good dollop of yoghurt, fresh berries and a little drizzle of lovely maple syrup.
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Lovely eggy bread idea.. You mention that you may make/freeze? Just wondering would you cook completely then freeze.. And how would you reheat/recook? Sorry if I’m being a wally! Thank you xxx
Hi!!! Apologies for my delayed response! To freeze I cook the french toast completely, allow to cool, wrap up individual portions (using cling film), pop into a freezer bag then stash them in the deep freeze. To thaw I remove the individual serve, allow to defrost then either pop in the microwave or toaster to reheat. I hope that helps:-)
Hi! What kind of milk did you use in this recipe? Can i use cow’s milk for a 7-month old baby? Thank you.
Hi! What kind of milk did you use in this recipe? Can I use cow’s milk for a 7-month old baby?
Hi! Absolutely! I used cows milk and the toast was gobbled up by Miss G. Happy cooking and please report back, I’d love to know how you go x
Hi. My girl’s 5m+ Can I use this to start blw when she’s 6m? Or should I stick to natural food with no mixing. I really want to try this blw but I’m not sure if she’s ready for it. Like I can sit her on my lap and her head is pretty steady but she can’t sit on her own unsupported which I read is the premise for blw.
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Luca and I looooved this breakfast idea! Very easy and quick. Coconut-almond milk (or any other milk works as a great substitute for regular milk.
Just stumbled across your blog, i love it, its great, full of so many good ideas! i am baby led weaning this time with my second child (daughter) & i just wanted to know did you use the whole egg or just the yellows? Ayla is just 7 months old & i though they’re not supposed to eat egg til 12months?
I use the whole egg. My Doctor said it was fine to at that age but you should check with your family health care practitioner so they can take into account your personal circumstances (family history of allergies etc). Happy cooking and good luck with your little girl! X
Looking forward to trying this one at the weekend! Sounds yummy!
Agh! My two love this! I just use two eggs, 1/4 of whole milk, decent sprinkle of cinnamon and maple syrup and vanilla essence. Perfect for two small people. I just served it with blackberries we picked yesterday. Delicious!
Hi! What bread do you recommend using for this?
Wholemeal or wholewheat toast loaf is fab xx