Applesauce French Toast
Golden French toast made with an applesauce-cinnamon custard for natural sweetness and extra moisture. Ready in 15 minutes with just a handful of pantry ingredients.
Servings 6 slices
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk whole or 2% for best flavor; dairy-free works too
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 slices thick-cut bread brioche, challah, or whole-wheat
- butter or cooking spray for the pan
Instructions
Make the French Toast
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, applesauce, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Dip one slice of bread at a time into the custard, letting it soak for about 10 to 15 seconds per side.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter or cooking spray.
- Cook each soaked slice for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings: maple syrup, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, or extra applesauce.
Notes
- Sweetened applesauce: If using sweetened applesauce, reduce the sugar to 1 teaspoon or skip it entirely.
- Best bread: Thick-cut brioche or challah works best. Avoid thin sandwich bread, which gets soggy too quickly.
- Day-old bread: Slightly stale bread absorbs the custard better without falling apart.
- Freezing: Freeze cooked slices on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster straight from frozen.
- Egg-free option: Replace each egg with ¼ cup of additional applesauce for a vegan-friendly version.