Blueberry French Toast

Jun 23, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A stack of thick golden slices of blueberry french toast on a plate, dusted with powdered sugar

Tender brioche slices soaked in a rich custard infused with vanilla bean and cinnamon, pan-fried and topped with fresh blueberries for a perfect breakfast treat.

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 25 min

Servings 4

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Ingredients

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servings

8.0 slices (280.0 g)brioche bread
4.0 (200.0 g)large eggs
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
1.0 tsp (2.6 g)ground cinnamon
¼ tsp (1.5 g)fine sea salt
2.0 tbsp (28.0 g)unsalted butter, for frying
1.0 cup (150.0 g)fresh blueberries
2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)pure maple syrup, for serving

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Instructions

In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, fine sea salt, and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean.
Gently fold in 1/2 cup (75 g) of fresh blueberries into the custard mixture.
Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter to melt.
Dip each slice of brioche into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for about 15 seconds per side to absorb the custard but not become soggy.
Place the soaked slices in the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3-4 minutes.
Flip and cook the other side until golden and cooked through, another 3-4 minutes. Add more butter to the skillet as needed for frying the remaining slices.
Transfer cooked French toast to a warm serving plate and keep warm while cooking the remaining slices.
To serve, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup (75 g) of fresh blueberries on top of the French toast and drizzle with pure maple syrup.

Tips

Use brioche or challah bread sliced thickly and slightly stale or day-old for best custard absorption without falling apart.
Scrape the seeds from a vanilla bean for more intense vanilla flavor than extract; split the bean and soak it in the custard while mixing.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make blueberry french toast?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 4 servings.

How should I store blueberry french toast?

Store leftover French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven until warmed through to maintain crispness.

Can I make blueberry french toast ahead?

You can prepare the custard mixture and soak the bread slices up to 1 hour ahead, keep refrigerated until cooking.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Tender brioche slices soaked in a rich custard infused with vanilla bean and cinnamon, pan-fried and topped with fresh blueberries for a perfect breakfast treat.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 4 servings this recipe makes.

499 Calories / serving

24.0g Fat

56.7g Carbs

15.3g Protein

28.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (4 servings): ~1996 cal · 96g fat · 227g carbs · 61g protein · 112g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 499 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 94 min·5.5 mi·~11000 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 68 min·3.4 mi·~6800 steps
Moderate cycling 51 min·10.2 mi
Swimming laps 70 min
Jogging 49 min·4.1 mi·~7850 steps
Stair climbing 46 min·~4150 steps
Dancing 81 min
Bodyweight circuit training 51 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 116 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.