Made-over French Toast with Spiced Pears Recipe

Indulge in this delectable and nutritious Made-over French Toast with Spiced Pears recipe. Thick slices of whole wheat bread soaked in a creamy mixture of eggs, almond milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon are cooked to perfection and topped with caramelized spiced pears. This twist on classic French toast is packed with flavor and will leave you satisfied and energized for the day ahead. Enjoy it as a cozy breakfast or brunch option for the whole family!

Ingredients

• 4 thick slices of whole wheat bread
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• Maple syrup, for serving

Directions

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
2. Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
3. In a non-stick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
4. Place the soaked bread slices in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
5. Remove the cooked French toast from the skillet and keep warm.
6. In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
7. Add the sliced pears, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger to the skillet.
8. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears are tender and caramelized.
9. Sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts over the pears and cook for an additional minute.
10. Serve the French toast topped with the spiced pears and drizzled with maple syrup.

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