Sunshine streaming through the kitchen window, the sweet aroma of plump berries filling the air, and a fridge overflowing with their colorful bounty – that’s the picture that sparked this berry french toast creation! Sometimes, the best recipes are born from spontaneous inspiration, and this one definitely falls into that category. Let me tell you, it was a stroke of genius (or maybe just a very hungry tummy)!
This berry french toast isn’t just about satisfying your taste buds, though it certainly does that in spades. With low-calorie bread soaked in a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, it’s a sweet and comforting foundation for the star of the show – a vibrant burst of fresh berries. Whether you favor juicy blueberries, tangy raspberries, or a delightful mix, they add a layer of sweetness and freshness that takes this dish to a whole new level.
But even better than the explosion of flavor? This french toast is surprisingly light and guilt-free, clocking in at just 6 Weight Watchers points per serving. So, you can indulge without worry, knowing you’re fueling your body with a delicious and nutritious breakfast. Plus, it’s easy enough to whip up in a jiffy, making it the perfect solution for busy mornings or weekend brunches with friends and family.
Three reasons why you need to make this recipe!
It’s a fun breakfast.
If you’re tired of the typical egg white omelets for breakfast because you want something healthy to start the day, try this berry french toast instead. It’s still healthy, but definitely packs more flavor than egg whites!
It’s great for kids.
Rather than feed your kids processed, frozen pancakes or sausage biscuits from the freezer section, you can whip up this french toast in no time. Kids love berries, and you’ll love feeding them nutritionally dense foods.
Berry french toast is perfect for weekend brunch.
You don’t have to skip out on ladies’ brunch weekend just because you’re on a diet. Yes, most brunch food is calorically dense, but bring this as your contribution, and you’ll be able to enjoy it along with everyone else.
Ingredients you need to make Berry French Toast:
- 12 pieces low-calorie bread (I used Weight Watchers whole wheat bread)
- 6 eggs
- 1 ⅓ cup low fat milk
- 1 ½ cup fresh berries (I used raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2.5 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¾ tablespoon melted light butter (I use Gay Lea)
How to make Berry French Toast (step by step):
- Cut the 12 pieces of bread into small 1-inch pieces, and spray a 9-inch dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place half of the bread on the bottom.
- In a bowl or a large measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Place half of the fresh berries on top of the bread in the casserole dish, then top with remaining cut bread.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top, making sure to cover all areas. Push down on bread a bit so it all gets soaked in. Top with remaining berries, cover with foil and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- In a small bowl mix the sugar and flour together, then stir in the melted butter until a crumble forms. Sprinkle this crumble on top.
- Preheat the oven to 350F, and bake covered with foil for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 25 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Makes 6 servings. Nutrition info for 1 serving: Calories 243, Fat 7 g, Saturated fat 2.22 g, Carbs 36 g, Fiber 5.52 g, Sugars 13.87 g, Sodium 324.72 mg, Protein 12 g.
WW Points For Berry French Toast
- Low-calorie bread or Weight Watchers whole wheat bread 13 points
- Eggs 0 points
- Low fat milk 4 points
- Fresh berries like raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries 0 points
- Honey 5 points
- Cinnamon 0 points
- Vanilla 0 points
- Sugar 7 points
- All purpose flour 2 points
- Light butter 3 points
6 points per serving based on the WW app recipe creator.
If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below.
Personal Points- 6-8 depending on your 0PP foods
Freestyle SP- (blue & purple) 6 using WW recipe builder
Smart Points- (green) 8 using WW recipe builder
Point Plus- 6 using PP calculator
Different ways to change up this recipe:
- Drizzle with maple syrup, honey, or sugar free syrup for extra sweetness. This is not included in the points value. You could also try sprinkling Swerve zero calorie confectioners sugar over it instead.
- Use any berries that you like! Cherries would be great too.
Tips and Tricks for Making Berry French Toast:
- Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. This berry french toast will freeze well, so make as much as you need ahead of time.
- You can leave it overnight in the fridge if you wish, rather than letting it sit just one hour.
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Berry french toast
Ingredients
- 12 pieces low-calorie bread, I used weight watchers whole wheat bread 12 pieces=18SP
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/3 cup milk, I used 1%
- 1 1/2 cup fresh berries, I used raspberries, strawberries and blueberries
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1.5 tsp vanilla
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2.5 Tbsp flour
- 3/4 Tbsp melted light butter, I use Gay Lea
Instructions
- Cut the 12 pieces of bread into small 1-inch pieces, and spray a 9-inch dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place half of the bread on the bottom.
- In a bowl, or a large measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Place half of the fresh berries on top of the bread in the casserole dish, then top with remaining cut bread.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top, making sure to cover all areas. Push down on bread a bit so it all gets soaked in. Top with remaining berries, cover with foil, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- In a small bowl mix the sugar and flour together, then stir in the melted butter until a crumble forms. Sprinkle this crumble on top.
- Preheat the oven to 350F, and bake covered with foil for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 25 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Is there a way to modify this to make it gluten free? Asking for my friend who has celiac disease. I assume, just use gf bread and the appropriate gf flour? I would like to make this and bring it for a brunch next time we can meet in person.
Hi Amy, I am not too familiar with GF products and how well they can be substituted, all I can suggest is to give it a try using the GF bread & flour and see how it turns out
We enjoyed this for our breakfast this morning. I put it together last night, refrigerated it overnight and then baked this morning. It was so easy to put together and loved it this morning. Will be adding this to our menu rotation from now on. Thanks.
Hi Debby, I’m so glad you all enjoyed it 🙂