Finger food.
Every child loves them. Hell, a lot of adults do that too. (Including us!)
That is why we can not get enough of these delicious and charming French toast with quick berry syrup from the new book by Alexandra Caspero and Whitney English (you may remember it from this inspiring podcast episode!), Plant babies and young children.
Credit: Alexandra Caspero
Because both mothers and registered nutritionists, Alexandra and Whitney know what happens when it comes to preparing healthy foods that are quick and easy to prepare – but also that your children will actually eat. Because there is nothing worse than preparing food or a snack that you think is great, but is immediately rejected by your children, no matter how hard you try to convince them (or bribe) otherwise.
Credit: Lani Oye
Their book contains 50 or more herbal recipes, created especially for the stages from the first bites to three years of age.
Oh, and we buried the presenter: These French toast fingers are also plant-based!
Get the full recipe for both French toast and Quick Berry syrup below and be sure to get your own copy of Plant babies and young children today!
French toast with quick strawberry syrup
Portions: 15 fingers
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (plain or light)
- 1 tablespoons Ground linseed
- 1 h.h. vanilla extract
- 1 h.h. ground cinnamon
- 5 thick slices one-day bread cut into wide strips
- coconut oil or non-fatty oil, for the pan
- Quick strawberry syrup (recipe follows)
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In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, flaxseed, vanilla and cinnamon. Leave to stand for 5 minutes while slicing the bread.
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In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat.
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Dip a strip of bread into the coconut mixture, then place in a hot pan. Repeat with more strips, being careful not to stack the pan.
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Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
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Remove the French toast from the pan and repeat with the remaining slices of bread.
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Serve immediately as is or with Quick Strawberry Syrup for soaking!
Choose healthy bread with thick slices for this recipe, as the thinner bread will crumble when cut into fingers. Alternatively, you can use slices of wholemeal bread.
And now for the recipe for Quick Strawberry Syrup!
Quick strawberry syrup
This is sugar-free syrup! We like to serve this in a small baby cup in which to dip the French toast.
Portions: 1 cup
- 2 cup frozen fruit, slightly thawed
- 1/2 h.h. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 h.h. vanilla extract
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, put a glass of water, fruit, cinnamon and vanilla and bring to a boil. Using a wooden spoon, carefully crush the large fruit.
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Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until syrup is reduced and thickened. The syrup should be thick enough to cover the back of the spoon.
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Enjoy French toasts.
Huge thanks to Alexandra and Whitney for allowing us to share this family-friendly herb and (best of all) a FUN recipe for French toast with quick strawberry syrup! –Jen