Easy French Toast Sticks

These French Toast Sticks, flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, come together quickly and easily. Lightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these sticks are a fun and delicious breakfast that both kids and adults will love!

Ingredients

These easy French toast sticks only require a few simple ingredients.

• Bread – I use plain white sandwich bread, but they will work with whatever bread you prefer. Brioche or Texas toast are also great options, and whole wheat bread works well too.
• Eggs – These form the base of the custard and creates the crisp toast.
• Heavy Cream – Cream produces a nice thick, rich custard. You can use milk if you prefer.
• Vanilla – Vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the custard. 
• Powdered sugar – Confectioners’ sugar provides a bit of sweetness and helps the toast to crisp
• Cinnamon – This spice adds a heavenly aroma and warm flavors to the toast. Nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice both work well too.

Variations

While we like this quick breakfast exactly as is, there are a few ways you can make it your own.

• Bread – The best bread for French toast is usually not fresh bread. I like mine to be stale bread so that it holds up a bit better. A dense bread like sourdough or challah would work great.
• Toppings – Feel free to add whatever you’d like! Whipped cream, a cinnamon sugar mixture, warm maple syrup, orange zest, fresh fruit or fresh berries would all taste grat.
• Banana bread – Take this recipe one step further and use banana bread as your bread. The flavor is incredible!

What to Serve with French Toast Fingers

These are perfect for dunking into Dutch honey, apple cider syrup, blueberry syrup, and cranberry syrup. You can all serve them on a spread alongside other breakfast dishes like a sausage and egg skillet, ham and cheese casserole, or a crockpot breakfast casserole.

How to Make French Toast Fingers

You are going to love how easy it is to make these delicious French toast sticks. 

1. Slice bread. Begin by slicing the bread into sticks. Cut the crust off all 4 sides of the bread, then cut the bread into 1-inch sticks. I get 3 sticks per slice using basic sandwich bread.
2. Whisk eggs, cream, and vanilla. Next, break the eggs into a large, shallow bowl and whisk until they are well blended. Add the heavy cream and vanilla and whisk until you have a smooth custard.
3. Add powdered sugar and cinnamon. Next, add the powdered sugar and cinnamon and whisk to combine. Heat a large pan or griddle over medium heat and coat with butter.
4. Dip bread into custard. Dip each stick into the custard making sure all edges and sides are coated, then place on the griddle. Repeat with remaining sticks, working in batches if necessary.
5. Cook. Cook until the sticks are golden brown, then flip and cook an additional few minutes to toast the other side. Move the cooked French toast sticks to a plate and serve.

Storage, Make-Ahead and Freezing

These French toast sticks are easy to make ahead and freezer-safe. This makes them great for quick weekday breakfasts or even after-school snacks.

How to Store

Store these French Toast sticks in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I Freeze French Toast Sticks?

Once the French toast sticks have cooled, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Then place the tray in the freezer.

Wait 2-3 hours for the sticks to freeze, then gather them up and store them in an airtight container or large zip-lock bag.

To reheat, simply remove as many as you’d like from the freezer and then place them on a baking sheet in a 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes. 

You can also reheat these in a microwave for about 1 minute. However, this method will leave them a bit soft.

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Lightly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, French Toast Sticks are a fun & delicious breakfast that both kids and adults will love!

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Equipment

• Electric Griddle
• Whisk

Ingredients

• 8 slices bread
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• butter for brushing the pan

Optional Toppings

• powdered sugar
• cinnamon sugar
• maple syrup
• berries

Instructions

• Cut the crust off all 4 sides of the bread, then cut the bread into 1 inch sticks.
• Break the eggs into a large, shallow bowl and whisk until they are well blended.
• Add the heavy cream and vanilla and whisk until you have a smooth custard.
• Add the powdered sugar and cinnamon and whisk to combine.
• Heat a large pan or griddle over medium heat and coat with butter.
• Dip each stick into the custard making sure all edges and sides are coated, then place on the griddle. Repeat with remaining sticks, working in batches if necessary.
• Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sticks are golden brown, then flip and cook an additional 5 minutes to toast the other side.
• Move the cooked French toast sticks to a plate, dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar and serve.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the ratings or comments!

Nutrition

Calories: 441 kcal, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Protein: 13 g, Fat: 28 g, Saturated Fat: 16 g, Cholesterol: 245 mg, Sodium: 376 mg, Potassium: 207 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 8 g, Vitamin A: 1112 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 141 mg, Iron: 3 mg

Author: Deanna Hill

Calories: 441

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: french toast sticks

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