Apple Pie Hawaiian Sweet Roll French Toast

Ingredients

• 12 King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls ((You can use organic sweet rolls as well))
• 1 cup Almond milk, at room temp.
• 4 large organic eggs, at room temp.
• 1 tsp vanilla extrac
• 3 Tbsps pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• Unsalted butter, for cooking
• 1 medium Gala apple, cubed into chunks
• 2 Tbsps unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup organic brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt
• Powdered sugar, sifted
• Pure maple syrup
• Caramel sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   --- TO MAKE THE FRENCH TOAST: ---

2. 2

   Whisk together all the ingredients (except for the bread and butter) into a large bowl and set aside so that everything marries together and activates, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, melting it.

4. 4

   Dip 1 Hawaiian roll into the batter, soaking it in for a few seconds on each side. Place slice unto the heated griddle, cooking on each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Repeat until all french toast have been made. Set aside.

5. 5

   --- TO MAKE THE SAUTED APPLES: ---

6. 6

   In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and heat until melted. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and sea salt and stir until combined and everything begins to bubble a bit, about 2-3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the diced apples and toss until well coated and cook for 5-6 minutes, until tender and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.

8. 8

   --- TO SERVE: ---

9. 9

   To serve—stack french toast atop each other, spoon a generous amount of sautéed apples, followed by sifted powdered sugar, and/or drizzle with maple syrup, if desired.

10. 10

    Bon Appetit!