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Miniaturize your breakfast dreams with these bite-sized, dippable French Toast Sticks bursting with cinnamon sugar.
Sweet & Delicious Breakfast!
Who doesn’t love a little something special for breakfast?! French toast sticks are a fun twist on our favorite French Toast that you can eat with your fingers.
We like to make this from our classic Homemade Bread recipe to make sure the sticks are thick and fluffy and then dip them in Maple Syrup, Buttermilk Syrup or even Strawberry Sauce.
Yes, we understand you can buy these frozen from the store, but we can promise you that you cannot beat this homemade version!
We love this because:
- Crispy. No more soggy French toast!
- Easy to make. Make breakfast a breeze with this easy breakfast recipe ready in about 30 minutes.
- Filling. This is hearty enough to enjoy as breakfast for dinner or freeze and store for a quick breakfast idea!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
- 6 thick slices bread – choose sturdy stale bread, such as Brioche, Sourdough, Challah, or Texas Toast.
- 3 whole eggs – the main binding agent in the custard. Room-temperature eggs will combine better with the other ingredients.
- 3 cups milk – adds moisture and richness to the custard, softens the bread, and creates a creamy base for the eggs.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – adds a warm sweet flavor to the egg custard.
- ¼ cup sugar – adds sweetness to the custard and can help caramelize the outside of the French toast
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon – or add nutmeg or even a pinch of ground ginger to help add extra layers of complimentary flavor
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- Optional toppings – served with syrup like Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup, Buttermilk Syrup, or maple syrup. They can be dipped in Strawberry Sauce, Pumpkin Dip, Nutella Dip, Apple Brickle Dip Recipe, or Yogurt Fruit Dip
How to Make French Toast Sticks
- PREP. Cut off crust from 6 thick slices of stale bread. Cut into 3 thick pieces, lengthwise. Set slices of bread aside.
- Combine 1 tablespoon cinnamon and ¼ cup sugar in a bowl. Set the cinnamon sugar mixture aside.
- SOAK. Add 3 eggs, 3 cups milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to a shallow dish and mix well. Soak the sticks in the egg mixture until saturated.
- COOK. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pan on LOW-MEDIUM heat and add bread pieces, cooking until golden brown on each side.
- Use tongs to place in cinnamon and sugar mixture making sure to coat all sides.
- Continue cooking bread pieces, adding more butter when needed.
- ENJOY. Serve with warm syrup.
Complete the Meal
- Side dishes: Fruit Salad Recipe, Breakfast Sausage, Scrambled Eggs
- Drinks: Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie, Aloha Tropical Smoothie, Orange Juice Smoothie
- More French toast recipes: French Toast Casserole, Pumpkin French Toast Sticks, Easy French Toast
More collections: Easy Breakfast Ideas, Breakfast for Dinner
French Toast Sticks
These French toast sticks are bite-sized and bursting with cinnamon and sugar for a deliciously dippable breakfast!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 thick slices bread, cut from a stale Brioche, Sourdough or Challah Loaf
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
Instructions
- Cut off crust from thick slices of stale bread. Cut into 3 thick pieces, lengthwise. Set aside. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish. Set aside.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla to a shallow dish and mix well. Soak the sticks in the egg mixture until saturated.
- Melt butter on LOW-MEDIUM heat and add bread pieces, cooking until golden brown on each side. Use tongs to place in cinnamon and sugar mixture making sure to coat all sides.
- Continue cooking bread pieces, adding more butter when needed.
- Serve with warm syrup.
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Notes
STORE the leftover French toast stick recipe in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days or store in the freezer for 1-2 months.
To reheat. Reheat single servings in the microwave or toaster oven, or several on a baking sheet in the oven at 375°F until hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 114mg, Sodium: 157mg, Potassium: 191mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 553IU, Calcium: 165mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Why are there white streaks on my French toast?
- If the whole egg is not thoroughly whisked into the milk the strands of egg white will cook on the outside of the toast.
Why is my French toast soggy?
- Soggy toast may occur if using thin moist bread, too much milk, skim milk, soaking the breadsticks for too long, or cooking at a high heat causing the outside to cook leaving the center still soggy.
How to store French toast Sticks?
- Store the leftover French toast stick recipe in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days or store in the freezer for 1-2 months.
- To reheat. Reheat single servings in the microwave or toaster oven, or several on a baking sheet in the oven at 375°F until hot.
3 cups of milk is definitely more than you need if you were only making six slices of bread‘s worth. I did a whole loaf of brioche and only used 2 cups of milk (and two eggs). Otherwise great recipe, everybody loved it 🙂
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I’m wondering if there is a typo with this recipe. I made it and it was extremely soggy. My bread was quite stale and I barely dipped it in the batter. After looking at other recipes, the ratio is usually 3 eggs and 1/3 cup of milk. This recipe calls for 3 cups of milk. I only ended up using a tiny bit of the liquid. It still tasted good, but was just kind of wet. Might just be a matter of preference?
I’ll definitely look into the measurements and check to make sure it’s listed here in the card correctly. Thanks for the feedback!
These are so easy And have nice crunch in the toaster oven to finish
My kids and I had so much fun making these French toast sticks! It’s a delicious little treat that we will be making many more times!
What a great idea! My kids loved this so much!
These are my husband’s favorite breakfast food! He’s always looking for more at the store but for some reason these sell out so very fast! Love this recipe so delicious and so perfect!
So easy to make and super delicious. Taste like gourmet restaurant quality! My family loved them!
One of my favs since I was a kid! So much better than Ive ever had before though!
Christmas morning favorite