cardamom & cinnamon pear baked french toast with walnuts
tender baked pears lend a perfect hint of sweetness to hearty whole wheat bread and crunchy walnuts, all of which are brought together with a dreamy cardamom & cinnamon spice flavor in this baked french toast.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, french toast, healthy, pear, walnuts, whole grain
Author: Cait
- 1 pound whole grain bread (day old is best)
- 1 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 medium green Anjou pears, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Preheat oven to 350*F. Coat a 9x13 inch dish baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Add pears, walnuts and gently combine. Pour bread mixture into baking dish. Bake at 350*F for 45 minutes – 1 hour or until golden brown.