Lunch: Cranberry French Toast with Mascarpone

A bright way to wake up on a dreary winter morning: French toast topped with a dollop of mascarpone and a scattering of cranberries soaked in sugar syrup. Cranberries, high in antioxidants and vitamin C (among other good things), are a brilliant addition

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Cranberries

Health and fertility benefits of Cranberry French Toast with Mascarpone

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries.

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 c. whole milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1 loaf brioche
Butter or cooking spray
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. cranberries
1 c. mascarpone cheese
1 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Heat a nonstick griddle (or pan) over medium heat. Preheat oven to warm.
Whisk together eggs, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Dip bread in egg mixture and allow it to soak in, about 1 minute.
Lightly grease griddle with butter or cooking spray. Working in batches, cook bread until golden, about 3 minutes. Flip and grill until golden and puffed, about 3 minutes more. Keep warm in the oven.
Meanwhile, combine 2 cups water, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar dissolves. Add cranberries and bring back to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for a few minutes. Turn off heat; let sit 1 minute. In a large bowl, whip together mascarpone, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla, and confectioners' sugar.
Remove toast from oven. Place a slice on a plate and top with cranberries and a dollop of mascarpone.

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