Lavender Pistachio French Toast with Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-13 · Updated 2026-07-13

Tender slices of brioche soaked in a lavender-infused custard, pan-fried to golden perfection and topped with a crunchy pistachio crunch and sweet maple glaze. This American-inspired brunch recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 27 minutes, combines brioche bread slices, large eggs, whole milk into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 3, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 thick slices brioche bread slices
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp dried lavender buds
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tsp dried lavender buds, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar until fully combined; let steep for 10 minutes to infuse.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter until foaming.
3. Step 3: Dip each of the 6 brioche bread slices into the lavender custard, soaking each side for 20 seconds to absorb the mixture.
4. Step 4: Place soaked slices onto the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges; add more butter (2 tbsp) as needed.
5. Step 5: While the toast cooks, toast 1/2 cup chopped pistachios in a dry pan over low heat for 2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Warm 1/3 cup pure maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat until just warmed through.
7. Step 7: Serve the French toast topped with toasted pistachios and drizzle with warm maple syrup.