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Breakfast and eggs

French toast

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)
Written by

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Content and SEO Lead

Dr Rachel Hall
Reviewed by

Dr Rachel Hall (MBCHB)

Principal Doctor

2 min read
Last updated October 2026
French toast

Prep and cooking time: 15 mins

  • Freezable
  • Vegetarian
  • High-protein
  • Nausea-friendly
  • Under 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 1

  • 1 small egg
  • 45ml milk
  • ¼ tsp vanilla essence or paste
  • 1 small slice sourdough bread
  • ½ tbsp butter
  • 1 small handful berries, stewed or fresh
  • 1 tbsp plain natural or Greek yoghurt (optional)
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
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Method

Step 1

Mix the egg, milk, and vanilla in a bowl until well combined.

Step 2

Coat both sides of the sourdough with the egg/milk mixture. Flip the bread a few times until almost all of the egg/milk mixture has been soaked up.

Step 3

Heat the butter in a non-stick frying pan, over medium heat. Fry the bread for 3mins each side, or until golden brown.

Step 4

Top with stewed or fresh berries, yoghurt (if using), and cinnamon.

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