Growing up as a Haitian American kid, I used to make and eat french toast at breakfast all the time. It is such an easy breakfast to make and doesn’t require too many ingredients. However, my favorite french toast to eat is my Caribbean cinnamon french toast. My french toast has cinnamon, nutmeg, agave, and Haitian vanilla.
Why Haitian Vanilla?
Let’s talk about Haitian vanilla, and why it’s hands down the best vanilla ever. First off, Haitian vanilla smells amazing. It also adds a nice spice and flavor to your food. Haitian vanilla has a hint of alcohol, but I promise you wouldn’t mind it at all. A little goes a long way. Haitian vanilla tastes great in porridge, oatmeal, smoothies, cakes, and of course my Caribbean cinnamon french toast.
Haitian vanilla is very hard to find, there are a few vendors on Amazon, but my mother typically gets it from Haiti or at Haitian markets in Brooklyn. However, if it’s hard to find Jamaican vanilla is just as good, and you can find it in most supermarkets. I actually use both. I do not use American vanilla at all. It’s either Haitian or Jamaican vanilla. Haitian vanilla or Jamaican vanilla compliments cinnamon, and nutmeg so well. It is a must when making my french toast.
Caribbean Cinnamon French Toast
Ingredients
- 6 Slices of Bread
- 2 Eggs
- ⅔ Cup Milk
- ½ tsp Vanilla, Haitian or Jamaican
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- ½ tsp Agave or Coconut Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Crack both eggs in a bowl and lightly beat your eggs.
- Step 2: Add in your milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, agave, Haitian vanilla, and mix well.
- Step 3: In a non stick skillet, spray it with whatever cooking spray of your choice. Then dip your bread in the mix, and then place it in the skillet
- Step 4: Flip your french toast on both sides and add cinnamon to each side. (optional, but it adds a nice coating and flavor. )
- Step 5: Add your favorite syrup, fruits, or toppings. Serve immediately!
For my french toast, I used whole wheat bread. However, any bread of your choice will work well. However, whole wheat bread has fiber and is very filling.
In addition, I love to eat french toast with blueberries, strawberries, banana, pecans, and whip cream!
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