You know what they say, “The sweeter the brunch the closer to God”. Okay, maybe nobody says that, but brunch will always be the way to my heart. For my birthday last year, Ben made my dream breakfast – french toast, fruit salad, candied bacon, etc.

I’ve been working non-stop lately at the Pilates studio and today I finally had a morning off. Luckily for me, Ben went to work making magic happen again in the kitchen – a throwback to the best brunch ever. A nap afterwards is mandatory.

Oatmeal French Toast

Grilled tomatoes and white mushrooms.

Candied bacon and warm maple syrup with butter.

The Plated Finale!

What to know

French toast –
Oatmeal bread from Batch Pastries.
1 cup milk, 1 egg, 1 heaping tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, salt,                             1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.
Soak thick-cut bread in mixture before adding to the griddle.

Grilled Tomatoes + Mushrooms –
Toss in olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, granulated garlic,                                        granulated onion then throw on the grill.

Candied Bacon –
Toss bacon in brown sugar and bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes per side.

Fruit Salad –
Mix greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey. Add blueberries, strawberries, and                            bananas.