Cinnamon French Toast Sticks
Golden, crispy-on-the-outside and custardy-on-the-inside French toast sticks rolled in cinnamon-sugar and perfect for dipping in warm maple syrup. A fun, kid-friendly breakfast or snack that freezes and reheats beautifully.
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or Texas toast), preferably day-old
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- unsalted butter or neutral oil, for cooking
- maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Trim crusts if desired and cut each bread slice into 3–4 thick sticks.
- In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, sugar (reserve some sugar if preferred for coating), and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- On a plate, mix remaining cinnamon with remaining sugar to make the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium to medium-high heat and melt a little butter or add oil.
- Working in batches, quickly dip each bread stick in the egg mixture to coat all sides, letting excess drip off.
- Cook sticks 2–3 minutes per side, turning to brown all sides until deep golden and crisp at the edges.
- Immediately roll hot sticks in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat, then set on a cooling rack.
- Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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