French toast sticks are a fantastic breakfast treat that's incredibly easy to make and enjoyed by kids and adults alike! These delicious sticks combine traditional French toast's rich, comforting flavors with the convenience of bite-sized portions! You can dunk them in maple syrup for a simple breakfast or top them off with whipped cream and fresh fruit to serve at brunch!
Easy Homemade French Toast Sticks
This homemade French toast sticks recipe is a delectable and fun twist on the traditional breakfast that we all know and love! They're the perfect dippable treat for breakfast, brunch, or even a sweet snack after your evening meal!
Kids especially love their finger-friendly shape, but these tasty sticks are sure to be a hit with people of all ages! Plus, you can easily customize them to include all of your family's favorite flavors and toppings!
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If your family loves French toast, try my traditional French toast, sourdough French toast, or my overnight French toast bake recipes! Also, to make a well-rounded breakfast, all of the sides on my post covering what to serve with French toast would be delicious with these tasty sticks too!
🥘 French Toast Sticks Ingredients
You will need a handful of classic French toast ingredients to make these delicious and fun French toast sticks! To achieve the best flavor and texture results, use thick-sliced bread like Texas toast!
- Bread - 6 slices of bread. Texas Toast thick-sliced bakery bread (without garlic) or any of your favorite thick-sliced bread. If desired, you can also use slices of flavored bread like cinnamon raisin bread!
- Eggs - 3 large eggs (or you can use an egg substitute).
- Milk - ¼ cup of whole milk (or you can use heavy cream).
- Maple Syrup (Optional) - 1 tablespoon of maple syrup (or you can use a maple syrup substitute). Maple syrup is the secret ingredient to making the best French toast!
- Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (or use a vanilla extract substitute).
- Cinnamon - ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Nutmeg (Optional) - ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
- Salt - ¼ teaspoon of salt (to taste).
- Butter - 1 tablespoon of butter (or use a butter substitute).
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🔪 How To Make French Toast Sticks
If you've ever made French toast, these tasty French toast sticks will be a breeze! Take out a baking sheet, parchment paper, a large mixing bowl, a large skillet, a whisk, and some measuring utensils to begin.
This delicious breakfast recipe will make 6 servings! Feel free to double or triple the recipe to freeze a few batches for a quick breakfast that you can easily heat up on your busy mornings.
- Prep. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then cut each of 6 slices of bread into three even strips.
- Make egg mixture. In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine 3 large eggs, ¼ cup milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup (if using), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg (if using), and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Coat bread. Dip each bread strip into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Heat butter. Heat a tablespoon of butter in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the bread strips to the skillet.
- Cook strips. Cook the bread strips for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.
- Bake strips. Transfer the cooked French toast sticks to the prepared baking sheet. Bake the French toast sticks at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes or until they are crispy and heated through.
- Serve. Serve the French toast sticks warm with your favorite toppings such as powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
French toast sticks are great on their own, but adding your favorite toppings can make them even better! Dunk them in maple syrup, or add powdered sugar, whipped cream, fried apples, or roasted berries on top. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- Texas Toast thick-sliced bakery bread (without garlic spread) would be ideal, or any other thick-sliced bread to achieve the best flavor and texture results!
- You can add extra flavor to your French toast sticks by using flavored bread such as cinnamon raisin bread or adding extra cinnamon or nutmeg to the egg mixture. Also, adding maple syrup to the egg mixture is the trick to making great French toast!
- A non-stick skillet will prevent the French toast sticks from sticking to the pan and make the clean-up process easier.
- French toast sticks can be stored in the freezer for later use, making them a convenient and easy breakfast option. Double the recipe and freeze the extra sticks for quick and easy breakfasts during the week.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Place your leftover French toast sticks in a plastic Ziploc bag or an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
To freeze, allow the French toast sticks to cool to room temperature. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the French toast sticks on the sheet, ensuring they do not touch each other. Then freeze the French toast sticks on the baking sheet for 1-2 hours or until they are completely frozen.
Transfer your frozen sticks to an airtight container or a heavy-duty plastic bag, removing as much air as possible from the container or bag. Write the date on the container or bag, then place them in your freezer. Enjoy within 1-2 months.
Reheating French Toast Sticks
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place your frozen French toast sticks on a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake them for 8-10 minutes or until they are heated to your liking.
Or French toast sticks can be reheated on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave in 30-second increments until they are warmed through. Note that microwaving French toast sticks may result in a softer texture.
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❓ FAQ
Absolutely! French toast sticks are the perfect breakfast food to make ahead of time because they freeze so well and last up to 2 months when stored properly! Feel free to make a few batches at a time so that you can have a delicious breakfast to reheat quickly in the oven on your busy mornings.
Great question! French toast sticks can become soggy for a few reasons, like if they are overcrowded in the pan, undercooked, or if too much liquid between the eggs and milk is used. The key is to make sure that there is enough space between each stick when cooking them on the stovetop and in the oven so that each one can cook evenly through. Try using slightly stale bread to help prevent the sticks from becoming soggy too!
Yes, if you want to substitute the milk, you definitely can! You can either use heavy cream or your favorite plant-based milk such as almond, oat, soy, coconut, or cashew.
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📋 Recipe
French Toast Sticks
Ingredients
- 6 slices bread (Texas Toast thick-sliced bakery bread without garlic, or you can use flavored bread, see notes*)
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk (or you can use heavy cream)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then cut each slice of bread into three even strips.6 slices bread
- In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine the eggs, milk, maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt.3 large eggs, ¼ cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Dip each bread strip into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides evenly.
- Heat a tablespoon of butter in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the bread strips to the skillet.1 tablespoon butter
- Cook the bread strips for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked French toast sticks to the prepared baking sheet. Bake the French toast sticks at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until they are crispy and heated through.
- Serve the French toast sticks warm, with your favorite toppings such as powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
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Notes
- Texas Toast thick-sliced bakery bread (without garlic spread) would be ideal or any other thick-sliced bread to achieve the best flavor and texture results!
- You can add extra flavor to your French toast sticks by using flavored bread such as cinnamon raisin bread, or adding extra cinnamon or nutmeg to the egg mixture. Also, adding maple syrup to the egg mixture is the trick to making great French toast!
- A non-stick skillet will prevent the French toast sticks from sticking to the pan, and make the clean-up process easier.
- French toast sticks can be stored in the freezer for later use, making them a convenient and easy breakfast option. Double the recipe and freeze the extra sticks for quick and easy breakfasts during the week.
- To store: Place your leftover French toast sticks in a plastic Ziploc bag or an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
- To freeze: To freeze, allow the French toast sticks to cool to room temperature. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the French toast sticks on the sheet, making sure they are not touching each other. Then freeze the French toast sticks on the baking sheet for 1-2 hours, or until they are completely frozen. Transfer your frozen sticks to an airtight container or a heavy-duty plastic bag, making sure to remove as much air as possible from the container or bag. Write the date on the container or bag, then place them in your freezer. Enjoy within 1-2 months.
- To reheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place your frozen French toast sticks on a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake them for 8-10 minutes, or until they are heated to your liking. Or French toast sticks can be reheated on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave in 30-second increments until they are warmed through. Note that microwaving French toast sticks may result in a softer texture.
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