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Easy French Toast for Two

Published: Oct 10, 2016 · Last Updated: Feb 7, 2023 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This French Toast for Two recipe is an easy breakfast that is brightened up with lemon zest! Serve with syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh fruit for a delicious breakfast.

french toast for two with lemon zest and blackberries

This post is in memory of my dad, who we lost in 2016 to cancer.

I didn't actually cook very often growing up. But I did love making French toast. Whenever I would make some, I'd ask my dad if he wanted some too.

He would always say yes.

So I'd make us French toast for two. Simple, delicious, and perfect for breakfast or even an evening snack (which is when I would commonly make it for us).

I always love adding additional flavors to my French toast like cinnamon and lemon zest. So delicious!

Ingredients

  • Sandwich bread - This recipe uses plain sandwich bread, since that's what I used to use growing up, but you can use slices of French bread or brioche
  • Eggs - The eggs help to give the French toast its custardy texture
  • Milk - I used whole milk, but almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk would also be great options
  • Vanilla - I use the pure vanilla extract. For an added punch, you can always use fresh vanilla bean as well
  • Cinnamon - The cinnamon gives the French toast a bit of warmth
  • Lemon Zest - Lemon zest adds a nice brightness. The lemon zest is the yellow part of the lemon peel. You grate it off using a microplane. This is the one I have, and it's one of my most-used kitchen tools! It's also great for grating fresh Parmesan cheese
  • Blackberries - I used fresh blackberries in this recipe, but you can use other fresh fruit you have around
  • Powdered Sugar - The powdered sugar adds a nice sweetness, but it's optional
  • Maple Syrup - The maple syrup is also optional, but I love a bit of it on French toast!
  • Cooking spray or butter - You can use some cooking spray or butter to keep the toast from sticking to your pan

How to customize

One of the great things about this recipe is that it's easy to make it your own!

  • For a less sweet version, leave off the maple syrup, powdered sugar, or both
  • You can use orange zest instead of lemon zest
  • For a tropical flavor, use lime zest and coconut milk. You may want to use mango or kiwi as fruit
  • Use whatever fruit you have around! If you have frozen fruit, you can cook it in a bit of sugar over the stove, and then spoon it over the top for a compote
  • Looking for a different French toast recipe? Check out our Bananas Foster French Toast

What to serve with the French toast

  • Air fryer twisted bacon
  • Scrambled eggs with spinach
  • Granola breakfast bowls with yogurt
  • Air fryer breakfast potatoes

How to make French toast for two

Prep your ingredients! Wash any fruit and lay out your slices of bread.

blackberries and bread

In a large bowl (that will allow you to easily dip your bread), mix together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla.

making french toast

Dip each slice of bread in the mixture, flipping to coat both sides.

Heat up a skillet, and spray with cooking spray or use a little butter or oil to prevent French toast from sticking.

dipping bread for french toast

Cook each slice of toast in the pan until nicely browned on both sides.

Serve with maple syrup, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and fresh blackberries.

french toast for two on a plate
french toast for two from above
french toast for two with a fork and blackberries
photos of my dad
French toast with blackberries and lemon zest

French Toast for Two

Recipe by Aimee
This French Toast for Two recipe is an easy breakfast that is brightened up with lemon zest! Serve with syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh fruit for a delicious breakfast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 242 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices sandwich bread
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • zest of 1 small lemon
  • 10 large blackberries
  • powdered sugar
  • maple syrup
  • cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Crack eggs into a large bowl, preferably with a flat bottom (this will allow for easier dipping). Add the milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk with fork to combine.
  • Heat medium skillet over medium heat. When warm, coat lightly with cooking spray.
  • Dip a piece of bread into the liquid mixture. Turn over and make sure both sides are coated.
  • Place into the pan and cook each side until lightly browned, and then set aside. Repeat with the other three pieces.
  • Slice each piece of toast diagonally and arrange onto two places. Zest half of the lemon over one plate, and half over the other plate. Add 5 blackberries to each plate. Sift powdered sugar over the French toast, then add warm syrup as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 324mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 3mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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  1. Kristin Hong

    October 12, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    Thanks for sharing this sweet story. I'm sure it wasn't easy, but I'm sure he appreciates it so much! <3

    Reply
    • Aimee

      October 13, 2016 at 7:58 am

      Thank you! I hope so. :)

      Reply
  2. Crys

    October 10, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    Love you, Mia!

    Reply
    • Aimee

      October 13, 2016 at 7:58 am

      Thank you!

      Reply

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