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Sweet Potato French Toast

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A delicious twist on classic French toast featuring sweet potato and a flavorful cider syrup, topped with whipped crème fraiche.

Ingredients

Liquid ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup crème fraiche

Main ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 3 egg whites egg whites
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • pinch salt

Bread and butter

  • 8 slices thick white bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions 

  • Make the cider syrup by boiling apple cider with maple syrup and brown sugar, then simmer until reduced by half.
  • Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, fold in crème fraiche, and chill.
  • Blend mashed sweet potato with egg whites, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to make the batter.
  • Dip bread slices into batter, cook on a buttered griddle until browned, then flip and cook other side.
  • Serve the French toast with cider syrup and whipped crème fraiche.

Notes

For best results, use thick-cut bread and ensure the syrup is well reduced for a rich flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sweet Potato