The holiday season calls for a few indulgences, and now that December’s upon us we only have a few more weeks to let loose. (By the time January rolls around, I don’t even want to lay eyes on holiday cookies or a traditional turkey dinner spread!) I’m ready to kickoff the month with something really festive, so this chai-infused french toast is the perfect wintry breakfast to share with friends. And since no one would ever guess that it’s gluten-free, it might even make the Christmas morning spread at my house. Happy holidays!
Chai Infused French Toast (gluten-free)
Serves 4 - 6
Chai French Toast
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Ingredients
- 8 slices gluten-free bread, cut diagonally
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons almond meal
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup chai concentrate (like Dona Chai)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange sliced bread on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread each slice with a bit of coconut oil. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, almond meal, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and a pinch of sea salt using your fingers. Sprinkle about half the mixture atop each slice. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until bread is browned and caramelized. Let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, chai concentrate, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla and sea salt. Reduce oven temperature to 375.
- In a greased 9x9 baking dish, arrange toasts in two even layers. Pour egg mixture over top and let soak for 15 minutes, pressing down to make sure all bread is being submerged. Top with the remaining spiced sugar mixture and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until topping is browned and caramelized. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup.
I live on my own, so if I made this I think I would eat the lot in one go!! Yes I know I could alter the amounts…but I would love to see recipes for one. I don’t tend to see these very often. 😉
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This looks soooooo good! I love French toast and am always looking for ways to make it healthier. Can’t wait to try this!
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This is absolutely perfect for Christmas morning indeed! I love all those yummy warming spices 🙂
Oh yum! Making this tomorrow morning for sure!
This not only looks fabulous… it taste fabulous!!! My husband had a business meeting this morning and I made it for everyone. They loved it!!! Never mentioned it was gluten-free!!! It was a group of men!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe!!!
I agree with Laurie (above) this really does look as good as it tastes… and… Chai concentrate in a bottle? Why I have not used this before? Great find!!!