Perfect French Toast Sticks: 5 Magical Bites
These French Toast Sticks are a fun, easy, and delicious breakfast that kids will love. They’re perfect for busy mornings and turn breakfast into a celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 36 sticks
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices of bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cut each slice of bread into 3 sticks.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, coating all sides.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet or on a griddle over medium heat.
- Cook the bread sticks for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings like syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for best results as it holds up better to dipping.
- You can make the batter ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
- Freeze leftovers for a quick breakfast later. Reheat in a toaster or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg