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Ginger French Toast with Caramelized Pears
A delightful breakfast combining spiced French toast with sweet caramelized pears and crunchy almonds.
Ingredients
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1 medium pear (sliced into 8 segments)
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter (for caramelizing pears)
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter (for cooking)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided)
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup Forager Project Unsweetened Plain Cashewmilk
- 6 slices bread (thickly cut)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ tablespoon ground ginger
Garnish
- to taste toasted almonds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Caramelize pears: melt 1 tbsp vegan butter in a skillet, add sugar, then pears. Cook for 3-4 minutes, add vanilla and salt, then set aside.
- Prepare batter: whisk flaxseed, flour, cashewmilk, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1 tsp vanilla, and salt. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Cook French toast: dip bread slices in batter, then cook in buttered skillet for 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Assemble: top French toast with caramelized pears and toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe pears for best flavor and toast almonds just before serving for added crunch.