Lighter Blueberry French Toast Recipes

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OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

This is a very unique breakfast dish. Good for any holiday breakfast or brunch, it's filled with the fresh taste of blueberries, and covered with a rich blueberry sauce to make it a one of a kind.

Provided by KARAN1946

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 10h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12



Overnight Blueberry French Toast image

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half the bread cubes in the dish, and top with cream cheese cubes. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over the cream cheese, and top with remaining bread cubes.
  • In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and syrup. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove the bread cube mixture from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cover, and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking 25 to 30 minutes, until center is firm and surface is lightly browned.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, cook 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, until the blueberries burst. Stir in the butter, and pour over the baked French toast

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 279.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 451.2 mg, Sugar 33.3 g

12 slices day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup fresh blueberries
12 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

LIGHTER BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

The original recipe for this French toast called for heavy cream and whole eggs, but Nancy Argo of Uniontown, Ohio joined with our Test Kitchen to lighten it up and still keep the delicious taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11



Lighter Blueberry French Toast image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and allspice; stir in water until smooth. Add blueberries; mix well. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat the egg substitute, milk, vanilla and salt. Dip each slice of bread into egg mixture; arrange slices over berries. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until toast is golden brown and blueberries are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 cup water
4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup egg substitute
1 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 slices French bread (1 inch thick)

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

This recipe is so different and delicious! Easy to prepare the night before and bake in the morning. Perfect for Easter or Christmas brunch. This recipe is a family tradition. You may use either fresh or frozen blueberries for this dish.

Provided by Robin

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     French Toast Recipes

Time 15h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11



Blueberry French Toast image

Steps:

  • Place half of the bread cubes in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle cream cheese on top of bread cubes. Top with 1 cup blueberries and remaining bread. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk and maple syrup. Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover pan and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning, remove pan from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover pan and bake for an additional 30 minutes, until golden brown and center is set.
  • To make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add water. Boil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries and reduce heat. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until the berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve the sauce over squares of french toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 212.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 cup blueberries
12 eggs
2 cups milk
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the cream cheese and berry combination, this blueberry french toast casserole reminds me of dessert. -Patricia Axelsen, Aurora, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12



Blueberry French Toast image

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread cubes. , Whisk the eggs, milk and syrup in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. , Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 3 minutes. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until berries burst, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 350mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

12 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
12 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH BLUEBERRY SAUCE

The sponge-like nature of French toast gives it that "special occasion" feel, though why hold it back when it's one of the easiest ways to get egg and bread together in the morning? Bring it on with a tangy blueberry sauce. -Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13



Baked French Toast with Blueberry Sauce image

Steps:

  • Pour melted butter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. In a large shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and nutmeg. Dip both sides of Texas toast into egg mixture; place on prepared pan. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes., For sauce, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in blueberries and orange juice concentrate. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 225mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

1/4 cup butter, melted
4 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices Texas toast
BLUEBERRY SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate

QUICKER BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Sit down to hot-off-the-griddle stuffed French toast and fresh blueberry sauce in as little as 30 minutes. The bread's toasted to a golden brown, and the delectable filling features cream cheese brightened with blueberry preserves. The fast sauce is out of this world! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15



Quicker Blueberry French Toast image

Steps:

  • Beat the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons syrup and preserves in a small bowl. Spread over 8 slices of bread; top with remaining bread., Whisk the eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, salt and remaining syrup in a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides., Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch until smooth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries burst. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup maple syrup, divided
2 tablespoons blueberry preserves
16 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

SLOW-COOKED BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Your slow cooker can be your best friend on a busy morning. Just get this recipe going, run some errands and come back to the smell of French toast ready to eat. -Elizabeth Lorenz, Peru, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 servings (2 cups syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 17



Slow-Cooked Blueberry French Toast image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, sour cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in milk and maple syrup until blended., Place half of the bread in a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; layer with half of the blueberries, cream cheese and egg mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For syrup, in a small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until berries pop, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon juice and remaining berries. Serve warm with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

8 large eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
12 ounces cream cheese, cubed
BLUEBERRY SYRUP:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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