Berry Bread Delight - Vegan alternatives listed

 A quick and easy dish that is a variation of french toast - bursting with berries - I used strawberries,blueberries in the dish and bananas as topping.  Use succulent raspberries as a topping if available. Berries of all types are super special due to their high levels of phytochemicals, flavonids and other compounds that combat carcinogens, help protect cells from damage which leads to improved memory, reduces risk of parkinsons, and leads to the control of diabetes.

Ingredients:

Bread - whole grain or your family favorite -  They also taste great with Hawaiian rolls.  - 4 slices - toasted with a slight addition of butter and cut into 2 inch cubes

Berries- 3 strawberries, 1/2 fistful of blueberries - cut the strawberries into bits.

1 egg - beaten together with a 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 spoon sugar and a dash a vanilla

Method of prep:

In a saucepan- heat 1/2 spoon of butter and add the cut strawberries and blueberries.  Let cook for 2 mins till slightly soft.  

Add the toast into the mix- stir it quickly and allow it to coat the bread.  At this point a few of the fruit might burst and mix into the bread causing a lovely rich color.  Quickly, add the whisked egg/milk mixture to the saucepan, coating the bread/ berry mixture.  

Allow to cook and turn the mixture frequently, taking care to not break the bread and mush up the dish.  allow it to crisp and attain a golden brown color.  Transfer to plate, top with sliced bananas, raspberries and a dash of honey and serve.  

Healthier additions and modifications: 

1. Toasted almonds

2. Chia seeds (Although when I sneak this on to my kids plates, they always seems to find out and shake their heads dolefully :) )

3. eliminate the sugar and make it with 1/2 spoon honey/ or maple syrup or any natural occuring sweetener

4. Make it with almond milk instead of milk

5.  Use a Gluten free bread like Udi's...  In which case, soak in the milk mixture and toast like french toast before tossing with the berries. - This is to ensure that you are soaking the bread with the flavors prior to cooking...

Vegan modification:

Instead of egg:  Use 1/4 cup of silky tofu and grind it into a liquid.  Proceed with almond milk instead of regular milk