Gingerbread French Toast

Warm and sweet, this Gingerbread French Toast is SO perfect for these cold winter months! Made with a gingerbread spice egg soak, then cooked to fluffy perfection in a skillet, it only takes a few minutes to put this easy breakfast recipe together. Choose any type of bread you want – brioche, whole wheat, gluten-free, and top it off with powdered sugar, cranberries, pomegranate arils, maple syrup, or chopped nuts. This breakfast recipe is one of my holiday favorites and can easily be made dairy-free and gluten-free!

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. (opens in a new tab) 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 (opens in a new tab)
• 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! (opens in a new tab)

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, (opens in a new tab) and about 5 minutes of prep time. Here’s how to put this recipe together:

1. Whisk the milk, eggs, maple syrup, molasses, vanilla, salt, and gingerbread spices together.
2. Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, making sure to soak it for a few seconds and coat evenly on both sides.
3. Cook each slice in a non-stick skillet over medium heat with butter or coconut oil (until lightly brown on each side).
4. 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 (opens in a new tab)
• 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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