Published 3/15/2021 • Updated 6/29/2023 These French toast sticks are the perfect and kid-friendly breakfast. Looking for more healthy breakfast options for the family? Check out this Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bake or Oven Baked Bacon.
What are French Toast Sticks?
French Toast Sticks are an American twist on classic French toast where sliced bread is soaked in an egg and milk mixture and fried on the stove top. If you ate school “hot lunches” you probably remember French Toast Sticks as a popular choice among school children.
French Toast Sticks Ingredients
eggs: this recipe calls for 6 large eggs. We recommend farm fresh and/or organic.milk: any kind of milk works for French Toast Sticks. You can use a dairy-free milk such as almond milk or cow’s milk too! maple syrup: a hint of maple is always a good thing! thick-cut bread: what makes these French Toast Sticks is the thick-cut bread. You can use any artisan bread or brioche. White bread soaks up the egg mixture a lot easier than whole grain, but that works too! butter: when in doubt, fry in butter!
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
The cinnamon sugar topping really is the cherry on top! It’s so simple and you only need two ingredients: Tip! Have fun with your cinnamon sugar topping and use a fun spice mix such as chai spice or pumpkin pie spice.
How to Make French Toast Sticks
Wondering how do you make French Toast Sticks from scratch? Prepare an egg wash, slice your bread into “sticks”, dip them in the egg, and fry them in butter. Check out a more detailed step by step below.
Prepare Egg Wash
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and maple syrup. We like using a whisk for this, but you can also use a fork.
Slice Bread
Slice 8 pieces of thick bread either in half or in thirds, depending on how wide your bread is. We only needed to cut ours in half, length-wise.
Dip
Dip each French toast stick in the egg was, fully coating both sides. We like to let them sit for at least a minute to let them soak up as much liquid as possible.
Fry & Flip
Heat butter in a large nonstick saucepan over medium/low heat. Cook French toast sticks on both sides until golden brown and fully cooked in the middle.
Cinnamon Sugar
Combine brown sugar and cinnamon and then sprinkle on a generous amount to both sides of your French toast sticks and cook them for 20 seconds on each side until they crisp up.
Repeat
Repeat this process until all French toast sticks are fully cooked.
How to Make French Toast Sticks Healthier
Use whole grain bread: instead of using a white bread such as brioche, feel free to use any kind of whole grain bread. One tip in this realm is that the thicker the bread the better, but thin will work too. Skip the cinnamon sugar topping: instead of using cinnamon sugar, use just cinnamon. This will help reduce the grams of sugar. Use less butter: instead of butter, you can use cooking spray. This will help reduce both fat and calories.
Topping Ideas
Every piece of French Toast deserves to have a mound of toppings. The most important being maple syrup! Here are some other ideas:
fresh berrieswhipped creampeanut butterwalnuts or pecanssliced applechocolate chips
Serving Suggestions
Complete your breakfast with some of our other popular breakfast recipes to make your meal a well-rounded one!
Scrambled EggsBaked EggsOven BaconSweet Potato HashEgg in a Frame
Storage
Let your French toast sticks cool completely. Then, transfer them into an airtight container and seal. Store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
Can You Freeze French Toast Sticks?
French toast sticks are a great breakfast to freeze for later.
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