Ultimate Almond French Toast: The Perfect Breakfast Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
12 slices

Ingredients

  • 1cupslivered almonds

  • 3eggs

  • 1cupmilk

  • 3tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonbaking powder

  • ½teaspoonalmond extract

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

  • 12thick slicesFrench bread

  • 3tablespoonscanola oil

  • 3tablespoonsbutter

  • 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar for dusting, or as needed (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Toast almonds in a small saucepan over low heat, tossing frequently, until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, salt, baking powder, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Soak bread slices in the mixture until saturated, then transfer to a shallow pan. Cover and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour.

  3. Heat canola oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Press one side of each soaked bread slice into toasted almonds to coat. Fry bread slices on both sides until golden brown. Dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving,

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories525
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
29g
38%
Saturated Fat
7g
34%
Cholesterol
112mg
37%
Sodium
675mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate
49g
18%
Dietary Fiber
5g
16%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
18g
36%
Vitamin C
0mg
0%
Calcium
169mg
13%
Iron
4mg
23%
Potassium
363mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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