French Toast Sticks
10min
15min
2
489
Chef's Note
For extra crispy French toast sticks, let the bread dry out a bit before dipping in the egg mixture. Day-old bread works best! You can also prepare these ahead of time and freeze them - just pop them in the toaster to reheat for a quick weekday breakfast.
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Ingredients
6 slices thick-cut bread
3 large eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 medium banana
Instructions
- 1
Cut each slice of bread into 3 equal strips, creating 18 sticks total.
- 2
In a shallow bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1/3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar until well combined.
- 3
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Dip bread sticks into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then place in the hot skillet. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- 5
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning with tongs, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- 6
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan as needed between batches.
- 7
While cooking the toast sticks, slice 1 cup of strawberries and 1 medium banana for serving.
- 8
Transfer cooked French toast sticks to a plate and dust with powdered sugar.
- 9
Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping and fresh fruit on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
489
31g
55g
17g
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