triple chai

I am completely “committing to the chai” with this French toast. It goes without saying that this is delicious served with the Vanilla Chai Tea Hot Toddy for a perfect fall brunch. Enjoy!

Chai French Toast with Hot Chai Syrup and Cold Chai Yogurt

1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon Trader Joe’s Spicy Chai Latte mix
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon Trader Joe’s Spicy Chai Latte mix
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
1/2 cup warm tap water
3/4 scoop Trader Joe’s Spicy Chai Latte mix
French country white bread loaf, sliced 3/4-inch thick (6 slices)
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter

Pour the syrup into a small saucepan, place over low heat and whisk in the chai mix until completely dissolved and combined. Keep warm.

Place the yogurt in a small bowl; whisk in the chai mix until completely dissolved and combined. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Whisk the eggs with the vanilla paste in a shallow bowl. Measure the water in a 1-cup glass measuring cup and whisk in the chai latte mix until the powder is completely dissolved.  Briskly whisk into the eggs until combined.

Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Dip the bread slices into the egg mixture until they are completely saturated. Add 3 or 4 bread slices to skillet and saute until cooked through and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Place on a baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and bread slices.

Cut the French toast slices in half and place 3 halves on each dinner plate. Drizzle with syrup, dollop with yogurt, and serve immediately.

Serves 4