Gingerbread French Toast

Infused with the warm, spiced essence of the holidays, Gingerbread French Toast transforms your breakfast table into a cozy celebration. This recipe takes classic French toast to the next level with a luscious custard mixture featuring molasses, brown sugar, and a medley of gingerbread spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Perfectly golden slices of brioche or challah soak up these flavors, offering a tender yet flavorful bite. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and served with maple syrup, this easy-to-make dish is both festive and comforting. Whether for a special holiday brunch or simply indulging in seasonal flavors, this spiced French toast is a surefire way to brighten your morning.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 slices bread (such as brioche or challah)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
• 0 to taste maple syrup (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, molasses, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 2

Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or pie pan to make dipping the bread easier.

Step 3

Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.

Step 4

Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated but not overly soaked.

Step 5

Place the coated slices onto the preheated skillet or griddle, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.

Step 6

Repeat the process with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.

Step 7

Remove the cooked French toast from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm while cooking the rest.

Step 8

Optional: Sprinkle the French toast with powdered sugar for a festive touch.

Step 9

Serve immediately with maple syrup and enjoy this delicious gingerbread-inspired breakfast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	953.8 grams (953.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2115

Total Fat 96.20g	123%
Saturated Fat 48.60g	243%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 1015mg	338%
Sodium 1861mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate 255.10g	93%
Dietary Fiber 9.80g	35%
Total Sugars 118.80g
Protein 64.40g	129%

Vitamin D 267IU	1337%
Calcium 720mg	55%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 1649mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.4%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 47.6%