Coco-Blueberry “Sweetheart” Egg Bake – Inspiration from my Mom

by | May 10, 2015 | Breakfast, Food Recipes

*This recipe contains gluten and eggs, but no dairy. Excuse the excess syrup in the photo!

My mom passed away nearly eight years ago.

Days like Mother’s Day are truly not much more difficult for me than any other day. I think about her every day and miss her dearly.

There is so much I would like to say to her.

So, I avoid victimizing myself on holidays, her birthday, and so forth and instead I choose to honor her and tell her the things I want to say. (See the end of this blog for what I told her today.)

I invited my stepmom, dad, and stepbrother over for brunch today and felt inspired by a very simple breakfast my mom used to call “sweetheart eggs”. To this day, I do not know the exact recipe…She told me once, of course insisted the secret ingredient was love.

My mom’s sweetheart eggs were a variation of french toast, but with more egg and sugar on top and I think the middle of the bread cut out… I really don’t remember.

This recipe is definitely different, but it includes cardamom–one of my favorite spices used in Indian cooking that soooo reminds me of my momma.

Coco-Blueberry “Sweetheart” Egg Bake

  • Serves: 4-6 people
  • Prep Time: 45-60 min
  • Bake Time: 45 min

Ingredients:

  • 3 pieces of sourdough bread (set out overnight)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1.5 c. cashew milk (any milk will do)
  • 1 c. organic blueberries (buy berries organic; they are known to be laden with pesticides)
  • 1/4 c. maple syrup
  • 3-4 T. unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 t. coconut oil/butter/ghee (for greasing pan)
  • 1 t. ground cinnamon
  • 1 t. ground cardamom
  • 1 t. organic vanilla extract (No McCormick – it has corn syrup!)
  • pinch salt

Directions:

  1. Set an intention of love and mindful baking.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 by 9-inch baking dish.
  3. Whisk eggs thoroughly. Add cashew milk, blueberries, maple syrup, coconut flakes, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, salt.
  4. Place bread in a single layer in pan. Cut pieces to fit. Then pour egg mixture over bread.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes. The top will be golden brown. Test with a fork.
  6. Top with maple syrup, blueberries, and coconut flakes.

Enjoy with gratitude for the feminine!