Cardamom Maple French Toast – Classic French toast with a cardamom-spiced maple syrup twist.

French toast is one of those dishes that everyone in my house loves. But what happens when you add a little cardamom and maple syrup to the mix? Magic. The first time I made Cardamom Maple French Toast, my 14-year-old started talking about it like it was the greatest thing to ever happen to French toast. “Mom, this is next level,” he said, as if I’d just discovered the secret to the universe. Honestly, it’s just a sprinkle of cardamom and a splash of maple syrup, but it was enough to make them feel like breakfast royalty. The toddler? He was more interested in how much syrup he could get on his face than in the actual toast, but hey, it’s progress. 

Serving Count: 4 servings (2 slices per serving) 

Calories per serving: ~350 

Macros: 

• Protein: 9g 

• Carbs: 48g 

• Fat: 14g 

Ingredients: 

• 4 slices of whole wheat bread (or your favorite bread) 

• 2 large eggs 

• ½ cup milk 

• 1 tsp ground cardamom 

• 1 tsp vanilla extract 

• 1 tbsp maple syrup (plus more for serving) 

• 1 tbsp butter for frying 

Instructions: 

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cardamom, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. 

1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter. 

1. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are coated, then place it on the skillet. 

1. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. 

1. Serve hot with an extra drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar (optional). 

Suggested Sides: 

• A side of crispy bacon (because, why not?) 

• Fresh fruit salad to balance out the sweetness 

Family Fun Fact: 

My 14-year-old tried to turn this into a competition, eating as much as he could before his younger siblings could even finish one slice. (Spoiler alert: he won, but only by a hair.)