10 TWISTS ON FRENCH TOAST
10 twists on French toast
By Emily Lambe
Learn how to make French toast with our best ever sweet and savoury recipes. See our vegan French toast loaded with cinnamon or our fluffy brioche version.
Craving an indulgent weekend brunch? See our top french toast recipes with plenty of sweet and savoury options to fill up on.
You may also know this breakfast dish as eggy bread or pain perdu. No matter what you call it, these recipes are sure to satisfy morning cravings.
See our classic recipe for French toast and read on for the best twists on this brunch staple...
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1) Chocolate-orange French toast
This decadent twist combines dark chocolate and zesty marmalade with brioche, resulting in a truly indulgent brunch or easy dessert. Topped with yogurt, orange slices and syrup to serve, you'll never look at French toast the same way again.
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2) Coconut French toast with spiced roasted pineapple
Tuck into this new sophisticated take on French toast for your next brunch. The custard is made using coconut milk and the dish is topped with a delicious spiced roasted pineapple for a fruity finish.
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3) Rhubarb & custard French toast
Celebrate a classic flavour combination with this rhubarb & custard French toast. Simmer pieces of rhubarb with a vanilla pod, caster sugar and the zest and juice of an orange for ten minutes. Fry up your French toast and top with the fruit and warm custard.
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Ditch dairy and eggs with this easy vegan French toast. Combine oat milk with a couple of tablespoons of gram flour and ground almonds for a thick liquid mixture. Add vanilla extract, cinnamon and golden caster sugar for sweetness. Fry the soaked bread until it is golden brown and serve with a maple blueberry compote.
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Bring two classic breakfasts together with these French toast bacon butties. Combine sweet eggy bread with salty, crisp bacon for a moreish result. Drizzle with sticky maple syrup or dust with icing sugar for an extra special finish. Also try our Bacon & Banana french toast recipe.
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6) Spiced banana honey French toast
Try this spiced banana honey French toast for an extra indulgent weekend brunch. Simmer thick slices of banana with honey and fragrant cinnamon and cardamom. Cook the eggy bread and top with the bananas and a generous dollop of whipped cream.
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7) Ricotta strawberry French toast
This vibrant ricotta strawberry French toast is full of flavour. Fry slices of eggy bread and smother with ricotta cheese. Drizzle with runny honey, fresh stawberries, mint and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Use this creamy cheese in our ricotta recipes.
8) Mushroom, bacon & tomato French toast
Channel the flavours of a full English with this hearty mushroom, bacon & tomato French toast. Top with crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, chutney and chestnut mushrooms. Use a thick, hand-sliced loaf, or if using pre-sliced bread, soak it for half the time stated in the method.
Fine more luxurious recipes in our breakfast in bed collection.
9) Chocolate & banana French toast
Kids will love this super sweet chocolate & banana French toast. Mash a ripe banana and mix with milk chocolate for the filling. Sandwich between thick slices of crusty white bread. Coat the sandwiches in a mixture of eggs, double cream, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Cook in a hot frying pan until golden brown and the chocolate has melted. Finish with a cinnamon and icing sugar.
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10) Brioche French toast with bacon, banana & maple syrup
Combine classic breakfast flavours with this hearty brioche French toast with bacon, banana & maple syrup. Soak thick slices of brioche bread in an egg mixture until completely saturated, then fry on a hot griddle until crispy. To check if the bread is cooked through, make a small cut in the middle with a knife – the inside should be like cooked bread pudding. Top with bacon, bananas and a drizzle of maple syrup.
This french toast takes less than 30 minutes. For more speedy meals, see our quick breakfast recipes.
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