Tetley Chai French Toast

Combine the spiced warmth of a mug of  Tetley Chai Tea with French toast and you have a winning brunch or weekend breakfast recipe to serve friends and family.

• Cut open 2 tea bags and sprinkle the contents into a shallow bowl; place the other 2 whole tea bags in the same bowl.
• Microwave the milk, on HIGH, for 90 seconds or until scalding; pour into the bowl.
• Steep for 5 minutes; discard whole tea bags.
• Whisk in the eggs, honey, vanilla and salt.
• Set a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat; brush lightly with some of the oil.
• Working in batches, soak the bread in the milk mixture for about 10 to 15 seconds per side and transfer to the skillet.
• Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden. (Keep the prepared French toast in a warm oven between batches).
• Serve with fresh fruit and additional honey to taste.
• Makes 8 pieces.

Tetley Tips:

• This recipe is a great way to use up day old bread because it’ll soak up more of the egg mixture, making the French toast even more flavourful.
• Try infusing the milk with other delicious Tetley teas such as Warmth Cinnamon Spice, Rooibos Vanilla or Rooibos Spiced Plum Tea.
• Reduce the fat content of this recipe by using 5 egg whites instead of 4 whole eggs and spraying the pan with nonstick spray instead of brushing with oil.
• Microwave 1/2 cup (125 mL) honey or maple syrup with 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon, on HIGH, until heated through; stir until well combined. Drizzle over toast before serving.

*Per serving (1 piece): 208 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 95 mg cholesterol, 342 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrates, 3 g fibre, 14 g sugars, 9 g protein. Good source of vitamin D and calcium.