Slow Cooker Gingerbread French Toast (Overnight Recipe)

slow cooker ginger bread French toast on a festive plate with holiday decor all around

5 from 2 votes

Slow Cooker Gingerbread French Toast (Overnight Recipe)

Gingerbread French toast is the ultimate holiday favorite. Its irresistible aroma, amazing flavors, and effortless preparation will soon make it a homemade holiday tradition.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gingerbread french toast, overnight gingerbread french toast, slow cooker overnight french toast

Servings: servings

Calories: 273kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

1 large loaf French bread day old bread or stale bread works best
6 eggs beaten
2 cups milk dairy or non-dairy
¼ cup maple syrup
3 tablespoon molasses*
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ tsp allspice
½ tsp cloves
½ teaspoon nutmeg
powdered sugar

Instructions

cut 1 large loaf French bread into 2" cubes and place into a large bowl
in a medium sized bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 2 cups milk, ¼ cup maple syrup, 3 tablespoon molasses*. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon allspice, ½ teaspoon cloves, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg
pour egg mixture over bread cubes, cover, and refrigerate 3-12 hours.
when you are ready to cook, add soaked bread cubes into greased slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
sprinkle with powdered sugar when you are ready to serve and enjoy!

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Notes

*For best results, use dark or light molasses. Blackstrap molasses can be for this recipe but it will add a bit of bitter flavor.

**See above write up for serving suggestions.

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