Wholemeal French toast with a berry compote

This recipe is a great breakfast option which is quick and easy to make, using eggs as a source of protein and wholemeal bread for extra fibre.

Ingredients – Serves 2 – 4
2-4 slices of wholemeal bread cut into halves
1 punnet of strawberries roughly sliced
1 punnet of blueberries
6 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
Yoghurt to serve
Honey – optional
Splash of milk

Method
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl along with the cinnamon, vanilla and milk.

Dip the bread in the egg mixture until coated.

Heat a frying pan with some olive oil, add the slices of eggy bread and cook on both sides until browned.

To make the compote, in a pan add the fruit, a splash of water and allow to simmer until softened.

Top the French toast with the compote, yoghurt and a drizzle of honey.

Optional
Use milk instead of eggs to dip the bread
Add spinach and mushrooms for a savoury version