Easy Apple Pie French Toast
When apple pie meets French toast, you know it’s going to be a fantastic morning! This recipe cooks up in a single bowl in the microwave for easy prep and even easier cleanup—a perfect start to your day.
Ingredients
- 1 medium to large apple, finely diced, skin on
- 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar or maple syrup*
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more to taste
- 1 slice whole-grain bread, cut into small cubes*
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Pinch Kosher salt
- Optional toppings: Whipped cream, maple syrup
*See notes below on sweetener swaps to cut down on added sugar—along with details on bread.
Instructions
- Mix chopped apple with brown sugar or maple syrup and cinnamon in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and stir. Add the bread cubes and egg, then stir to combine everything in the bowl.
- Add a pinch of kosher salt and a dash of extra ground cinnamon or apple pie spice, if desired. Place back in the microwave for 90 seconds or until the egg is cooked.
- Garnish with an optional squirt of whipped cream or a drizzle of maple syrup and dig in!
Notes
• Be sure to choose an apple that is medium- to large-sized to ensure it provides enough moisture.
• If you'd like to cut back on the added sugar, simply swap stevia or monk fruit for the sweetener.
• Sturdier bread works best. If your bread is soft, leave a few slices out of the package overnight to firm up. I've used also fresh bread along with plenty of other people and it still turns out great.
• If you’re following a gluten-free diet, be sure to carefully read the packaging for each ingredient and opt for gluten-free bread.
• Similarly, if you're dairy-free avoid the optional whipped cream and check the ingredient list carefully for any hidden milk. If you're nut-free, check the ingredient list for any hidden nut products.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 280Carbohydrates: 53gProtein: 11gTotal Fat: 5g— Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 5gTotal Sugar: 34g— Natural Sugar: 21g— Added Sugar: 13gIron: 1.8mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.