Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg. together in a bowl.  Then mix the oats and pecans on a plate.  Heat a large saucepan or griddle and coat with a little butter or oil.  Dip both sides of each bread slice in the egg mixture and then coat them with oats & pecans. Cook until browned and then flip over, about a minute or two per side.

In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.

Serve with two pieces of french toast, topped with apples. Drizzle with maple syrup.