Strawberry French Toast

 

Strawberry French Toast

Ingredients
1 orange (zest cone #1 and 1/4 cup juice)
1 package silken tofu ( 12.3 ounces, 350 grams)
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons oil (olive oil, or melted coconut oil,)
1 cup plant-based milk 
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
16 ounces French bread ( fluffy, airy bread) sliced into 1-2 inch chunks; yes, you can use sourdough as long as it is not too dense, as well as gluten-free bread.
1 lb berries or fruit (strawberries or other berry raspberries)
1/2 cup sliced almonds 

Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 F or use EOS
Zest the orange, and set zest aside.
Make the batter: In a blender, combine the silken tofu, maple syrup, oil, milk, orange juice, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.  Blend until smooth and creamy and the tofu is fully incorporated.
Bread: Cut the bread into chunks and place in a large bowl.
Assemble: Pour the creamy mixture, over the bread.  Add half of the orange zest. Toss well so everything is nice and coated. Toss in the strawberries and almonds. Pour into a greased Bake and roast  9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the orange zest over top.
Tip #1: For added yumminess, grate fresh nutmeg over top and drizzle with more maple syrup.
Bake 30 minutes. French toast should look slightly puffed.  
Serve with maple syrup