This easy Berry Kefir French toast is infused with our tart and tangy Lifeway Kefir. Top your kefir french toast with fresh berries and honey for a quick, delicious summer brunch!
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¾ cups Organic Plain Whole Milk Kefir
- ¼ cup Mixed Berry Whole Milk Kefir
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 baguette, cut into 1" slices
- 1 TBS butter, for frying
- Berries and honey to top
Directions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs until smooth. Stir in the kefir, orange zest, and vanilla.
- Preheat griddle over medium low. Add a pat of butter, and spread to coat the surface.
- Dip each slice of bread in the batter, coating it generously.
- Cook french toast until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Keep warm on a baking sheet in the oven, until all the french toast is done cooking.
- Serve with fresh berries, maple syrup, or powdered sugar.
- Stale bread keeps its shape better and is less mushy when soaked. Try slicing the bread the night before.
- Work in batches: make sure to give each slice of bread plenty of breathing room, otherwise they'll get soggy.
- 1 baguette will produce 16 - 18 slices of bread.
