Chai French Toast
This chai spiced French toast adds a twist to a classic breakfast recipe.
Servings 4
Calories 413kcal
Ingredients
For the chai:
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 6 cardamom pods, smashed
- 1 inch knob of ginger, halved
- ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 3 whole cloves
- 6 bags black tea
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the French toast:
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 slices thick-cut white bread
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
For the chai:
- In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat and add the cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, peppercorns and cloves, simmering for 2 minutes. Add the tea bags, milk and sugar, stirring to combine. Remove from heat then cover the pot and let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain tea into a large mixing bowl, discarding spices and tea bags. Let cool completely to room temperature.
For the French toast:
- In the large bowl whisk in the eggs, egg yolks and vanilla extract into the chai.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or non-stick sauté pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the butter and allow to melt.
- Working with one slice of bread at a time, soak the bread in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.
- Add two slices of the bread and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 2 minutes. Add an additional tablespoon of butter and repeat with the remaining slices of bread.
- Top with whipped cream or maple syrup and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 802IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 3mg