Vanilla Almond Spiced French Toast

This French toast recipe uses vanilla and almond extracts to deliver a sweet and flavorful version of the breakfast favorite.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 337 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cups whole milk
• 8 thick slices slightly stale Texas toast
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.125 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract (such as Watkins® pure almond extract)
• 1 teaspoon double-strength imitation vanilla extract (such as Goodman's Route 6

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together whole milk and brown sugar in a large bowl until combined.

Step 2

Beat together eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a separate bowl until eggs are well beaten; add to milk mixture and stir to dissolve brown sugar.

Step 3

Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.

Step 4

Set 1 slice Texas toast into milk mixture; let soak until moistened, about 10 seconds per side.

Step 5

Cook dipped toast in the preheated skillet until the bottom is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes; flip toast and continue cooking until the other side is browned, 3 to 5 minutes more. Repeat dipping and cooking remaining bread slices.