The Ultimate Holiday Breakfast Treat!
Brace yourself for a festive twist on a classic favorite—almond croissant gingerbread French toast. It’s everything you love about an almond croissant, transformed into a decadent air fryer French toast layered with gingerbread spices and topped with slivered almonds. Perfectly crisp on the outside, irresistibly gooey on the inside, this recipe will have you savoring every single bite.
Why You’ll Love This Almond Croissant Gingerbread French Toast
This almond croissant French toast recipe combines the richness of an almond filling with the warm, spiced flavors of gingerbread. And the best part? It’s made in the air fryer for a fuss-free experience that delivers maximum flavor. Whether you’re craving a cozy solo breakfast or an indulgent brunch centerpiece, this recipe is a guaranteed showstopper.
Making this gingerbread French toast couldn’t be simpler. Start by whipping up a quick almond filling to spread between slices of buttery croissant bread. Then, mix up your gingerbread spiced batter, dunk your sandwich, and let the air fryer work its magic. The result? A golden-brown creation that’s as festive as it is delicious.
One bite, and you’ll be hooked. Whether enjoyed fresh from the air fryer or with a drizzle of syrup (or both!), this almond croissant gingerbread French toast is pure holiday perfection.
Macros Per Serving
546 Cal | 75g Carbs | 16.5g Fat | 40g Protein
Recipe Card
Almond Croissant Gingerbread French Toast
Ingredients
Almond Filling:
- 7 g Almond Flour (Bob’s Red Mill)
- 7 g All-Purpose Flour (King Arthur)
- 15 g Unflavored Protein Powder (Isopure)
- 16 g Zero Calorie Sweetener (H-E-B)
- 7 g Light Butter (Smart Balance)
- ½ tsp Almond Extract
- ½ Large Brown Egg (Vital Farms)
Gingerbread French Toast:
- 3 slices Ezekiel Bread (Food for Life)
- ½ Large Brown Egg (Vital Farms)
- 30 ml Unsweetened Protein Plan Milk (Good Karma)
- ½ tsp Almond Extract
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Ground Ginger
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
To Top:
- 8 g Almond Slices (Fisher)
- Powdered Sugar
- 10 ml Sugar Free Syrup (Mrs Butterworths)
Instructions
Almond Filling:
- In a small bowl, whisk together your egg.1/2 Large Brown Egg
- In a mixing bowl, add all your ingredients together and mix until nice and smooth. It shouldn’t be too runny and more of a paste like consistency.7 g (1 tbsp) Almond Flour, 7 g (1 tbsp) All-Purpose Flour, 15 g (2.5 tbsp) Unflavored Protein Powder, 16 g (4 tsp) Zero Calorie Sweetener, 7 g (0.5 tbsp) Light Butter, 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
Gingerbread French Toast:
- Grab a slice of bread and spread 1/3 of the almond filling. Top with another slice and repeat. Finally, top with the third slice.3 slices Ezekiel Bread
- In a shallow dish, mix together the batter ingredients. Dip your sandwich and coat evenly on all sides. It should soak up all the liquid. Place in your air fryer basket lined with parchment paper.1/2 Large Brown Egg, 30 ml (2 tbsp) Unsweetened Protein Plan Milk, 1/2 tsp Almond Extract, 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger, 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- Add the remaining third of the filling right on top.
To Top:
- Top with the almond slices. Air fryer at 350° for 10 minutes, flipping over halfway.8 g (0.25 oz) Almond Slices
- Once cooked, sprinkle with powdered sugar and a drizzle of sugar free syrup.Powdered Sugar, 10 ml (2 tsp) Sugar Free Syrup
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Nutrition Information
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.
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