Eggnog French Toast with Maple Caramel
by Olivia Biermann
on Dec 11, 2020 (updated Feb 13, 2026)
This Eggnog French Toast is the perfect Christmas morning breakfast! Thick cut slices of bread soaked in an eggnog mixture, then pan fried until golden brown and crispy around the edges. It’s an amazing way to use up stale bread or eggnog and is great served with our homemade maple caramel sauce. *heart eyes*
French toast is one of my favourite breakfasts of all time. And after making several homemade french toast recipes that are suitable year round, it was time to make a classic french toast recipe that was perfect for the holiday season!
Our version is made with just 4 ingredients, and your favourite ingredients for toping and is packed with so much flavour from the eggnog. So if you’re an eggnog fan, this is a must-try recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Delicious Holiday Breakfast
- Perfect for Christmas morning. Planning your holiday brunch menu? You can’t go wrong with an eggnog french toast recipe! It’s quick and easy, yet can feed a hungry crowd.
- Festive way to use up eggnog. If you’re looking for creative ways to use eggnog besides sipping it by the fire this year, you’ll love this french toast!
- Made with a homemade Maple Caramel. This is entirely optional, but I love drizzling this holiday breakfast with an indulgent maple caramel. You won’t miss the plain maple syrup one bit!
Eggnog French Toast with Maple Caramel Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Description
This Eggnog French Toast is the perfect Christmas morning breakfast! Thick cut slices of bread soaked in an eggnog mixture, then pan fried until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
Ingredients
Maple Caramel:
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, room temp
- 2 tbsp vegan butter, room temp
- 3 tsp vegan cream or full-fat coconut milk
Eggnog French Toast:
- 1 cup vegan holiday nog
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 slices sturdy, slightly stale bread
- vegan butter for frying
Instructions
- Make the maple caramel: In a small pan on the stove, add the cane sugar and heat on medium/high heat, stirring frequently, until dissolved. It will turn crumbly, then start to brown, and then become liquid.
- Remove from the heat and slowly add the maple syrup, whisking carefully to combine. Add the vegan butter and cream, whisking to combine each into a silky caramel sauce. Place back on burner (turned off) to keep warm.
- Make the batter: in a shallow bowl, add the nog and cinnamon and whisk to combine.
- Make the french toast: heat a large frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add some vegan butter. Dip a slice of bread in the batter, letting the excess drip off. Cook in the frying pan about 5 minutes per side, or until a golden crust forms. Don’t try to move it too soon or it will be stuck and make a mess!
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of maple caramel. Enjoy!
