Honey Bunches French Toast & Strawberry Bellini :: Valentines Day Breakfast

Ingredients

• 1 loaf challah bread, sliced into 1" thick slices
• 3/4 cup low fat milk
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2- 2 1/2 cups Honey Bunches of Oats cereal
• butter

Instructions

1. Place the cereal in a zip up bag and roll over it several times with a rolling pin to break down the pieces a bit, it will stick better to the bread. Pour out into a dish
2. In a bowl whisk together the milk, cream, eggs and vanilla.
3. Heat a large pan over medium low heat.
4. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture then press each side into the crushed cereal until well coated.
5. Add a tab of butter to the pan and a few slices of the french toast. Brown to a light golden brown on each side. You can place the finished sliced on a parchment lined baking sheet and keep warm in a 250 degree oven while you cook the rest.
6. Serve along with some fresh berries and warm maple syrup.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle chilled champagne
• 1 lb strawberries, leaves removed
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

1. In a small pot, over low heat, add the water and sugar. Bring to a simmer and simmer gently for 10 minutes. You've got yourself a simple syrup.
2. Add the strawberries and simple syrup to a blend and mix until smooth.
3. Add a spoonful of strawberry puree to a champagne glass and fill the rest of the way with the bubbly.