gingerbread french toast sticks
Wake up with the smell of gingerbread dancing through your head! These delectable gingerbread french toast sticks make a fun brunch for the whole family.
Servings 12 sticks
Ingredients
gingerbread fondue
- 1 x 400 ml can full-fat coconut milk
- ½ C maple syrup (can substitute another sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon all-spice
french toast
- 1 small loaf dense bread (I used a walnut sourdough)
- 2 tablespoon chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 C nondairy milk
- 3 tablespoon vegan butter, for frying
- 1-2 teaspoon powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to around 150°F to 200°F and place a non-stick or parchment lined baking sheet in the oven. This is where you can keep the cooked french toast sticks warm while you're cooking the rest in batches.
- Combine all the ingredients for the gingerbread fondue in a sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk until well combined and allow it to come to a simmer. Then lower your heat and whisk occasionally while it bubbles. This will thicken into a creamy syrup in about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice your bread into thick sticks. Combine the french toast batter ingredients together in a bowl and allow a few pieces to soak while your pan gets hot. Add a coating of vegan butter to the hot pan, then place 3 to 4 battered french toast sticks in the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides until golden and crispy.
- Remove the warm french toast sticks from the oven and dust with powdered sugar just before serving. Pour the warm gingerbread fondue into a bowl or small individual ramekins for dipping.
