Have 15 minutes and need to whip up a delicious breakfast for the kids during the week? These homemade cinnamon sugar french toast sticks are the PERFECT go to breakfast that satisfies and takes absolutely no time to make.
Breakfast is my absolute favorite meal of the day, and french toast is my absolute go-to food when it comes to sweet breakfasts.
I have a few french toast recipes like my pear and brown sugar french toast bake, my cinnamon apple version, or even a fun strawberry stuffed french toast, but these fun-size french toast sticks are great to have on hand for those hungry little kiddos (and adults, let's be real!)
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- Why you'll love this recipe
- Why use Challah Bread?
- What are the ingredients for this french toast recipe?
- Swaps and Substitutions
- Step by step instructions for how to make this recipe
- Tips and Tricks for the BEST French Toast
- Ways to Serve this Recipe
- Storage and Freezer Information
- Hungry for More?
- Easy French Toast Sticks
Why you'll love this recipe
- Kids and adults alike will devour a plate of these in no time.
- Breakfast is ready in just 15 minutes, so this is excellent to make before school.
- Freezer and meal prep friendly!
Why use Challah Bread?
One of the best parts about using challah bread is the flavor and texture it brings. Challah bread is made with extra fat and is enriched, which is different than typical bread. Challah bread is sweeter, smoother, and a perfect bread for breakfast, aka these french toast sticks. I usually make french toast with leftover challah, but I wanted to make this one a little more fun, and kid friendly!
What are the ingredients for this french toast recipe?
- Challah bread: the most important part!
- Milk: part of the dredge for the french toast
- Eggs: you'll whisk three of them together to form the egg mixture
- Vanilla extract: always need this! It adds a great flavor
- Cinnamon or apple pie spice: adds the beautiful spices to the french toast
- Butter or nonstick spray: for cooking the french toast bites
- Cinnamon sugar: a blend of cinnamon and cane sugar that the french toast sticks will roll in once they are done cooking.
See the recipe card below for specific information about quantities.
Swaps and Substitutions
- Milk - instead of using whole milk, swap for almond or oat milk.
- Bread - use gluten free bread if you can't find gluten free challah or another type of bread alternative.
- Sugar - for the cinnamon sugar coating, you could use coconut sugar instead of cane sugar.
Step by step instructions for how to make this recipe
Step 1: Slice the challah into strips the width of two fingers.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the milk, eggs, and vanilla.
Step 3: Add in the cinnamon and whisk to combine.
Step 4: Melt 2 tablespoon of butter into a frying pan on medium heat. Dip the challah bread into the egg mixture and lay flat into the pan. Cook on each side for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat, then toss and coat in cinnamon sugar and serve.
Tips and Tricks for the BEST French Toast
- Make sure to let the bread soak up the egg and milk mixture by drenching the bread in the mixture for a few seconds longer than you think.
- Keep the flame to a medium so that the bread doesn't burn. Butter can burn quickly in a pan so you may need to add some nonstick spray or more butter in between each batch.
- You can use day old or two day old bread to really help the bread absorb the dredge.
Ways to Serve this Recipe
- Brunch Board - lay a few of these around a delicious brunch board and serve with a variety of different toppings and dips like whipped cream, honey, nutella, and caramel.
- Make a Stack - serve them as a mini stack and layer them with whipped cream.
- French Toast Parfait - cube a few of the french toast sticks and layer them with whipped cream or yogurt, then top with berries and a chocolate drizzle.
Storage and Freezer Information
To Store: Whip up a large batch of these french toast sticks and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. Let the french toast sticks cool completely before storing.
To Freeze: Once cooled, add the french toast to a large ziplock bag and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can defrost overnight in the refrigerator, or add to an oven on a low heat until they soften and warm up.
Hungry for More?
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Easy French Toast Sticks
Equipment
- 1 frying pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 spatula or tongs
- sieve optional
Ingredients
- ½ challah sliced into strips
- 2 large eggs whisked
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Slice the challah into strips and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Dip each french toast stick into the egg and milk dredge, keep it submerged for a few seconds.
- Melt the butter in a large pan and add the challah cubes.
- Using tongs, rotate the challah cubes so that each side of the french toast sticks are cooked until golden brown.
- Toss in some cinnamon and sugar. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Sha Peace
made these for my granddaughter she gobbled them up. easy to make and delicious who can ask for more!!!!!
Morgan Peaceman
This makes me so happy, thank you!!!