FRENCH TOAST PUFFS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces butter or butter alternative, preferably Earth Balance
1 to 2 tablespoons agave syrup
1 tablespoon ground ginger
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
2 ripe bananas
3 cups oat milk
1 cup toasted coconut flakes
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1 to 2 loaves gluten-free millet bread (or favorite bread), cut into crouton-size pieces
Maple syrup, preferably from Vermont, for serving

Steps:

  • For the ginger butter: Place the butter, agave and ginger in a food processor and process until smooth. (If no processor is available, you may use softened butter and whisk all ingredients instead.) The butter should have a smooth consistency, ready to be dipped into.
  • For the french toast puffs: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F, using convection if available. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Put the bananas, oat milk, coconut, sugar, cinnamon, turmeric, nutmeg, vanilla and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. If there are a few small chunks of banana, don't worry, it will add to the texture of the puffs.
  • Put 1 loaf's worth of bread chunks in a large mixing bowl, followed by the batter. With a spatula or fingertips, gently fold everything together. Take care not to overmix. Homogenous is boring, so we are looking for the bread to be mostly intact, moistened by the batter. Let sit for 5 minutes. The texture should now be soft and wet, not soupy (if it's soupy, add more bread).
  • When the correct texture is achieved, it will be easily scoopable with a golf-ball-sized cookie scoop. Scoop out all of the bread-batter mix onto the prepared baking sheet. Keep it funky and scoop larger amounts than the scoop can hold, like a scoop of hard ice cream. Bake until golden brown and crispy on the outside, 10 to 15 minutes. (Browned and slightly crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside, is our goal.) Eat with hands, dipping into Vermont maple syrup and ginger butter.

Maximilian
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These were easy to make and tasted delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Zulqarnain Malik
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! I'm definitely making these again.


Anita Abasi
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These were really bland. I think I'll add some spices to the batter next time.


Khan Op
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I had some trouble getting the puffs to rise. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Biira Juliet
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try using less maple syrup next time.


Babul Akter
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I love that this recipe uses day-old bread. It's a great way to use up leftovers and make something delicious at the same time.


Hameeda Khatoon
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So good! I made these for my kids and they devoured them. The puffs were so light and fluffy, and the maple syrup glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Salim Mhanna
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These were delicious! I used a cinnamon-sugar mixture instead of the maple syrup glaze, and they were still amazing. Will definitely be making these again.


Nubahang Gaming
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to make French toast, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The puffs were a fun and unique twist on a classic dish.


Mbalenhle Khanye
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These were a huge hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and can be prepped ahead of time, which is a lifesaver when you're hosting a crowd.


Mdarmaan Hossain
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I've made French toast many times before, but this was my first time trying it in puff form. I was really impressed with the results! The puffs were light and airy, with a crispy outer layer. They were also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Kazi Maruf
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These French toast puffs were a delightful surprise! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly golden and fluffy. My family loved them!