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Mini Strawberry French Toast

By:Nagi
Published:11 Feb '15Updated:11 Dec '18
50 Comments
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Great breakfast in bed – no crumbs, no cutlery! AND it’s super fast to make – just 15 minutes and you can make 2 servings in one pan! { ♥ ♥ ♥ Pssst – Valentine’s Day Alert!! ♥ ♥ ♥}

Mini French Toast - 15 minute made from scratch, great for breakfast in bread (eat with your hands, no crumbs!)

Am I the only one romanced by the idea of breakfast in bed but actually find it really impractical? It is so awkward to use cutlery with a tray gingerly balanced on your lap. And if it’s toast, pastries or muffins, I find myself holding the plate right up under my chin as I eat it just to make sure that I don’t get crumbs in my bed.

So here’s the thing about this Mini French Toast. It’s crumb free. It’s small enough to eat with your hands.

It’s a truly practical delicious breakfast in bed. It will transform your Sunday mornings. 🙂

Mini French Toast - 15 minute made from scratch, great for breakfast in bread (eat with your hands, no crumbs!)

One of the other reasons I really adore these is because I have a “thing” about food you can eat with your hands. I think it stems from my love for snacky things and multi tasking – eating with one hand with a glass of wine in the other, snacking while I bash away on the keyboard and picking at chips ‘n dip with one hand while gesturing wildly with the other as I gasbag with my friends. 🙂

French Toast CollectionOh, and another – it is ridiculously fast to make. I know you don’t believe me, looking at that pile of deliciousness! Seriously, it’s a leisurely 15 minutes and you can make the whole batch in one fry pan.

Valentine’s Day is this weekend! Why not indulge your sweetheart with a leisurely breakfast in bed??

– Nagi

PS Want more ideas for french toast? Being a crazy French Toast obsessed gal, I have plenty here in this New Ways with French Toast recipe collection!

Mini French Toast - 15 minute made from scratch, great for breakfast in bread (eat with your hands, no crumbs!)

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Mini French Toast - 15 minute made from scratch, great for breakfast in bread (eat with your hands, no crumbs!)

Mini Strawberry French Toast

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 5 minutes mins
Total: 15 minutes mins
Breakfast, Brunch
5 from 10 votes
Servings2
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Super fast to make, and a great breakfast in bed because it's crumb and cutlery free!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 2 tsp sugar (white)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk (full or low fat)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter (more = yummier)
  • 10 slices of baguette (french stick), around 2 1/5" / 3cm thick

To Serve

  • Maple syrup (not optional!)
  • Confectioners sugar (icing sugar), for dusting (optional)
  • Extra strawberries (optional)

Instructions

  • Combine the sugar and strawberries in a bowl and set aside to macerate (it sweats to form a bit of syrup).
  • Lightly whisk the eggs, milk and salt in a shallow bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large fry pan over medium high heat.
  • Dip each side of the bread slices into the egg, 3 seconds on each side. Place in the pan and fry each side for 2 1/2 minutes, until it is nicely browned.
  • Remove from the fry pan, and serve, topped with the strawberries (use the syrup created), maple syrup and confectioners sugar (icing sugar), if using.

Recipe Notes:

1. Nutrition excludes toppings. Because I can't guess how much you like to drown your french toast in maple syrup! 🙂
Mini French Toast Nutrition

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 213gCalories: 362cal (18%)Carbohydrates: 50.1g (17%)Protein: 14.8g (30%)Fat: 11.9g (18%)Saturated Fat: 5.5g (34%)Cholesterol: 180mg (60%)Sodium: 643mg (28%)Potassium: 269mg (8%)Fiber: 3.1g (13%)Sugar: 10.3g (11%)Vitamin A: 400IU (8%)Vitamin C: 58.6mg (71%)Calcium: 90mg (9%)Iron: 3.6mg (20%)
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50 Comments

  1. Divanshi says

    February 19, 2018 at 2:47 am

    Could you please do a recipe on strawberry syrup? Love your website and your recipes, they always turn out great!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 21, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      Gosh yes! That’s been on my list for ages! 🙂 N x

      Reply
  2. Tina Jui | The Worktop says

    March 18, 2015 at 8:09 am

    Wow this recipe looks amazing… I don’t know how I missed it when you first posted it! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      March 18, 2015 at 9:25 am

      Thank you Tina! It’s a quick and easy one that I adore! Hope you are having a great week!!

      Reply
  3. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    February 26, 2015 at 7:38 am

    5 stars
    You definitely have got me craving french toast & breakfast in bed Nagi! This looks BEAUTIFUL.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 26, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      Thank you Thalia!!

      Reply
  4. Judy says

    February 17, 2015 at 9:48 am

    Beautiful Nagi!!! I want to dive into this right now–like all your recipes!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 17, 2015 at 6:40 pm

      Thank you Judy! Don’t dive in – you’ll break your computer screen! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sarah @ Savoring Spoon says

    February 17, 2015 at 3:19 am

    These look just beautiful! I love that the recipe is simple too. Didn’t get a chance to do these for this Valentine’s day, but will be giving these a go one of these Sundays for brunch. I’ll let you know how it goes! Pinned.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 17, 2015 at 4:53 am

      Thank you Sarah! You’re so sweet!! I did try for a Valentine’s look for this pic!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Maggie says

    February 13, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    OMG, the picture looks absolutely fantastic and so romantic! I seldom eat breakfast on bed but I’d love to try it once in a while. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 13, 2015 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks Maggie! YES this is a great one for breakfast in bed, very practical AND yum! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Raquel says

    February 13, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    This looks amazing! It looks like it takes longer to make. Pinning and hoping my hubby will make for me for Valentine’s Day 🙂

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 13, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      Tell him he must! And that he mustn’t forget the champagne!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Connie @ Sprig and Flours says

    February 13, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    Nagi, that first picture looks like it belongs in Williams-Sonoma! This french toasts sounds absolutely amazing. I won’t see my boyfriend for Valentine’s day, but I’m saving this recipe for his birthday in March!! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 13, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      Oh Connie, thank you for the most wonderful compliment on the photo!! Like my bed spread? It was tempting just to lie down and take a nap after tucking into that french toast!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Helen | Grab Your Fork says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    How gorgeous are these! Definitely need to line these up for a weekend breakfast treat stat!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 13, 2015 at 10:18 am

      And don’t forget the champers Helen! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Mel says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:07 am

    I love “pain perdu””. We used to have it every week when I was growing up because baguette goes stale really quickly if you don’t eat it straight away. We’d have savoury ones then sweet.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 12, 2015 at 9:12 am

      Hi Mel – I didn’t even think to check to see there actually was a french toast made with baguettes!! Pain Perdu….sounds so much fancier than “Mini French Toast”!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Lisa Kaufer-Smithey says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:59 am

    5 stars
    HAPPY Valentine’s Day Nagi! The pictures look beautiful and I agree you need a sparkling of something to go with 🙂 I love your take on French toast- using ALL different types of bread. We are a few months away from fresh strawberries still, bummer, BUT soaking strawberries in sugar MAYBE frozen will work?
    THANK YOU! Lisa

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 12, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Happy Valentine’s Day to you too Lisa!! This is super yum even without strawberries – maple syrup is enough sweetness! Plus you won’t have to worry about strawberries falling off and onto your BED. 🙂

      Reply
  12. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:54 am

    I’m with you — breakfast in bed is wonderful in theory. In practice? Messy. Uncomfortable. Awkward. This is the perfect solution! Good post — thanks.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 12, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Thank you for the validation John!! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    February 12, 2015 at 7:33 am

    5 stars
    I’m way too clumsy for breakfast in bed, but that first picture is drop dead gorgeous. I have to admit, if my husband came up the stairs with that tray I would NOT turn it down. I love the simple, sexy, delicious flavors of this dish!!!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 12, 2015 at 9:14 am

      Sexy? Ha! Thanks Marissa!! Though I have to say, anything that comes with champers looks sexy to me….:)

      Reply
  14. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    February 12, 2015 at 7:14 am

    You are going to laugh, Nagi, but the thing I find most uncomfortable about brekky in bed is the numb bottom I rather swiftly seem to get when sitting up in bed … and then I just can’t concentrate on eating.
    But I would risk it for a breakfast in bed as BEAUTIFUL as this one. We’ll have 2 trays of this delivered to our bed on V-day, please!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 12, 2015 at 9:15 am

      NO I’m not laughing!! OMG OMG I totally agree with you, I get a numb bottom too!! When I watch movies where couples are sitting in bed working / reading / watching TV, I always think “that’s so uncomfortable! Just stick to the couch!!” 🙂

      Reply
  15. ChopinandMysaucepan says

    February 12, 2015 at 7:08 am

    Dear Nagi,

    Your recipe and pics will surely entice the romantic sweethearts this weekend. I am eyeing that bottle of Bollinger, what a great combo.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 12, 2015 at 9:15 am

      Thank you! I am wondering….is there anything that DOESN’T go well with Bolli?? 😉

      Reply
  16. Immaculate says

    February 12, 2015 at 6:07 am

    5 stars
    Nagi ,you are killing me!!!! I am sending this to hubby for this weekend. You know what? It’s about time I get breakfast in bed. Exactly the way you have it set up…. It is just PERFECT!!!!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 12, 2015 at 9:16 am

      YES! And make sure he doesn’t forget the bottle of champers!! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Kathleen | HapaNom says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:23 am

    5 stars
    Ok, seriously… I think we must share some weird foodie connection, because I kid you not – I just made strawberry french toast for Friday! 🙂

    I love, love, love that you can enjoy these in just a few bites! Makes for a perfect breakfast in bed 😉 These look so incredible and I love your photography! I also love the bottle of Champagne in the background – not optional, as far as I’m concerned 😛

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 12, 2015 at 5:29 am

      I got a bottle of Bolly as a gift and it was NOT optional including it in the shot!! Honestly, if there’s any day for champers in bed, it’s Valentine’s Day!! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:09 am

    Oh, so cute – I’m not breakfast in bed person either – Nagi – but if someone made this for me, well maybe:)

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 12, 2015 at 5:30 am

      Thanks Rachel!! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Annie+@+ciaochowbambina says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:58 am

    5 stars
    Yu-hummm! French toast is one of my very favorites – so favorite, as a matter of fact, I’m doing a French Toast post on Friday! Great minds…. 🙂 Your presentation is spectacular, as usual!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 12, 2015 at 5:30 am

      Looking forward to seeing what you come up with Annie! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:56 am

    Nagi, oh my gawd, I love everything about this post!! and the photos! love the styling you did here!!! gorgeous! ok, how can I get my husband, A) to make these for me and B) to serve me these in bed?!!!!! I love this!!!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 12, 2015 at 5:30 am

      And when you tell him to make these for you, tell him NOT TO FORGET THE CHAMPERS!! 🙂

      Reply
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