Nutmeg French Toast with Maple-Hemp Butter
Serves: 4 (makes 8 slices)
Prep Time: 15 mins (+ 1 hr butter chill)
Cook Time: 20 mins
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
✅ Restaurant-quality at home
✅ Protein boost from hemp milk & seeds
✅ Make-ahead butter (lasts 2 weeks!)
✅ Perfect for special occasions
Ingredients:
For the French Toast:
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8 thick slices challah or brioche (*1-inch thick*)
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6 large eggs
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1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
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2 cups hemp milk (Click for Recipe)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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¼ cup sugar (or maple sugar)
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1 tbsp cinnamon
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1 tsp fresh grated nutmeg (key for best flavor!)
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1 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
For the Maple-Hemp Butter:
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8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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¼ cup pure maple syrup
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2 tbsp hempseed oil
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2 tbsp toasted hemp seeds
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Make the Maple-Hemp Butter (Can Be Made Ahead)
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Whip softened butter with electric mixer until fluffy.
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Gradually add maple syrup + hempseed oil.
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Fold in toasted hemp seeds.
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Roll into log using parchment paper; chill 1+ hours.
2. Prep French Toast Batter
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Whisk together eggs, cream, hemp milk, vanilla, sugar, and spices.
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Pour into shallow baking dish for easy dipping.
3. Cook to Golden Perfection
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Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat.
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Soak bread 30 sec per side (don't oversaturate!).
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Cook 3-4 mins per side until deeply golden.
4. Serve
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Slice chilled butter into rounds.
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Top hot French toast with butter + extra maple syrup.
Pro Tips:
🔹 Bread tip: Use day-old bread for better texture.
🔹 For extra custardy center: Soak bread overnight in fridge.
🔹 Hemp hack: Toast seeds in dry pan for nutty aroma.
Health Benefits:
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Hemp seeds: Complete protein + anti-inflammatory omega-3s
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Nutmeg: Aids digestion + adds warmth
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Maple syrup: Contains antioxidants + minerals
Serving Suggestions:
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Garnish: Fresh berries + mint + hemp seed sprinkle
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Pair with: Crispy bacon or sausage
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Dessert version: Add chocolate shavings
Make-Ahead Notes:
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Butter keeps 2 weeks refrigerated or 3 months frozen.
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Cooked French toast reheats well in toaster oven.
This elevated French toast turns breakfast into a celebration. The maple-hemp butter melts into every crevice, creating a caramelized, nutty masterpiece you'll crave year-round.
Brunch just became your new specialty! 🍞✨
