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.