Gingerbread French Toast Recipe
I could eat french toast for every single meal. It’s just so good! I love how this Gingerbread French Toast recipe brings in the best holiday flavors and can be adjusted as needed. Easily make it dairy-free by substituting plant-based milk and coconut oil, make it gluten-free with gluten-free brioche or challah. Add any toppings you want – the options are limitless!
Whether you’re hosting a holiday brunch, have family over for the holidays, or you’re just craving a sweet Christmas breakfast treat, every bite of this french toast recipe is full of fluffy, warm, sweet gingerbread perfection.
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Ingredients/Substitutions
- Plant-based milk
- Eggs
- Maple syrup
- Molasses
- Vanilla Extract/Salt
- Gingerbread Spices: Ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger.
- Butter or coconut oil, for cooking
- Bread (brioche, whole wheat, gluten-free – your choice!)
Tip: You can also replaces the spices with 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of Gingerbread Spice!
How to Make Gingerbread French Toast
It’s so easy to make Gingerbread French Toast! All you need is a large mixing bowl, a non-stick skillet, and about 5 minutes of prep time. Here’s how to put this recipe together:
- Whisk the milk, eggs, maple syrup, molasses, vanilla, salt, and gingerbread spices together.
- Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, making sure to soak it for a few seconds and coat evenly on both sides.
- Cook each slice in a non-stick skillet over medium heat with butter or coconut oil (until lightly brown on each side).
- Add toppings and enjoy!
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French Toast Toppings
Take your french toast up a notch with these tasty topping ideas!
- Maple Syrup
- Chopped Nuts
- Fresh Berries
- Pomegranate Arils
- Powdered Sugar
- Whipped Cream
- Dried or Sugared Cranberries
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Storing Leftovers
To store, let this Gingerbread French Toast cool completely. Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, or keep in the freezer for up to 3 months!
If freezing this recipe, it may be helpful to add a slice of parchment paper between each slice of bread to keep from sticking. You can also make a big batch of this recipe ahead of time and store for the week(s) ahead! Simply reheat in the microwave when you’re ready to enjoy.
More Holiday Breakfast Ideas
- Maple Butternut Squash Quinoa Breakfast Bake
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
- Maple Gluten-Free Donuts
- Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
- Easy Fluffy Pecan Pancakes
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Gingerbread French Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1 Tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 6 slices bread (brioche, whole wheat, gluten-free – your choice!)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, molasses, vanilla, salt, and spices.
- Heat a non-stick skillet with the butter or coconut oil.
- Dip the bread in the egg mixture, making sure to coat each side evenly.
- Cook in the skillet over medium heat on each side until lightly browned.
- Serve with fresh berries, cranberries, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and/or chopped nuts.
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Notes
- Nutrition facts calculated with brioche bread.
- You can also replaces the spices with 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of Gingerbread Spice!
- Make this recipe dairy-free by using plant-based milk and coconut oil, make it gluten-free with gluten-free brioche or challah.
- Add any toppings you want!
Emily Kemp says:
Gingerbread is the best holiday flavor, love this idea!
Pamela James says:
I love french toast & gingerbread! Problem is when I went to pin it so I had it saved I couldn’t decide if it was breakfast or Dessert! love it
Christine McMichael replied:
Hahaha, that’s an awesome problem to have, Pamela! Thanks for pinning, hope you enjoy the recipe!
Lynn | The Road to Honey says:
I’m in a gingerbread state of mind. As a matter of fact, my kitchen is currently swirling with this sweet smell as I whip up my gingerbread cookies.
Then this shows up so I know what will be making its appearance on my brekky table tomorrow – this divine gingerbread french toast (it’s been far too long since my last french toast breakfast). Can’t wait!
Christine McMichael replied:
Hi, Lynn! Haha I completely understand, I’m in that same place! Perfect, I hope you enjoy the recipe! Let me know how it goes 🙂