Home > Breakfast > French Toast Sticks French Toast Sticks March 7, 2017 | 13 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Cinnamon sugar coated French Toast Sticks are dredged in an egg mixture and crushed cinnamon cereal. This easy breakfast option is delicious, kid-friendly, and easy-to-make! One of my favorite cereals growing up was cinnamon toast crunch. While I’m not a huge cereal person any more these days (I’ll go for this green smoothie recipe or blueberry smoothie most mornings) I can still do a good amount of damage to a box of cinnamon toast crunch! So why not crush it up and add it to one of my family’s favorite (French toast) breakfasts? Yes, I went there and I don’t know if my kids will ever let me make French toast sticks any other way! How to make French toast sticks Pick your bread: If using French toast, slice 3/4th inch thick pieces and then slice each piece into 2-3 sticks. If you are using Texas toast, cut each pre cut piece into 3-4 sticks. I recommend Texas toast for this recipe. Make egg/milk mixture: combine all the wet ingredients in a bowl large enough to thoroughly dunk the bread in! Blend the cereal: add the cereal into a blender or food processor and pulse until it forms crumbs. Assemble: dredge the sticks of bread in the egg & milk mixture. Next dredge in the cereal! Cook the French toast sticks until they are crispy & golden brown and then flip them on the other side. Get the sides crispy and then transfer to a plate. Be careful to not overcrowd the pan. Serve immediately with your choice of toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. FAQS Do French toast sticks have dairy? It completely depends on the recipe. This recipe DOES have dairy, but it can be made with dairy free alternatives (such as vanilla almond milk). If lactose is a concern, I’d recommend using lactose-free butter and Lactaid whole milk. If you are using dairy-free alternatives or opt for a lower fat milk, you won’t have a super rich creamy custard, but it will work. For more of a French toast dessert, replace the milk with heavy cream. How long do you cook French toast sticks? Cook time will vary depending on the heat of your stove. The key is to watch the sticks until they are crispy and golden brown and then flip them to the other side until all the sides are all crispy and golden brown. How can you tell if French toast is undercooked? The best way to tell if your French toast sticks are undercooked is to see if it’s soggy. If it’s soggy this means the egg mixture was not cooked through and your French toast is still undercooked. Stick it back on the skillet for a minute until it has a crispy golden brown surface. Is it safe to eat soggy French toast? Soggy French toast means there is too much egg mixture on your toast or it wasn’t cooked long enough. This means you have semi-raw eggs which can be unsafe. If your French toast is soggy from being undercooked, add it back to the skillet or griddle before consuming. (Eating raw/undercooked eggs carries with it the risk of salmonella). Serve these French toast sticks alongside: Fresh berries or fruit Freshly sliced banana With maple syrup, blueberry syrup, or this vanilla sauce. With whipped cream (how to make whipped cream tutorial here) Cooked eggs More delicious breakfast recipes: Quiche Lorraine Homemade Pancakes Bread Pudding Recipe Waffle Recipe How to Make Crepes FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. French Toast Sticks 5 from 3 votes - Review this recipe Simple to make cereal-coated French toast sticks SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe French Toast Sticks 5 from 3 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Simple to make cereal-coated French toast sticks Course Breakfast Cuisine American Keyword french toast sticks Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 448kcal Author Chelsea Ingredients8-10 large slices Texas toast or French toast (day old/stale is best)4 large eggs2/3 cup whole milk2 tablespoons brown sugar, lightly packed1 tablespoon vanilla extractgenerous pinch of salt2 cups crunchy cinnamon cereal (like cinnamon toast crunch) (measured when dry)4 tablespoons unsalted butterServe with: fresh berries and pure maple syrupOptional: dust of powdered sugar InstructionsIf using French toast, slice into 3/4th inch thick pieces. Slice each piece into 2-3 thick "sticks." If using Texas toast, cut each piece into 3-4 "sticks."In a large bowl, briskly whisk the 4 eggs. Pour in the milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Whisk to combine.In a blender or food processor, add the cereal and pulse until it forms crumbs.Dredge each French toast stick in the egg + milk mixture and then generously coat with cereal crumbs. Repeat until all of the bread is coated. Depending on how generously you dredge the sticks into the cereal crumbs, you may need to pulse another 1/2 to full 1 cup.Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add a pat of butter. Once the butter has melted, add in 5 french toast sticks into a single layer in the pan. (Don't over-crowd.) Cook the sticks until they are crispy and golden brown and then flip to the other side. Once that side is crispy, get the sides and then transfer to a plate.Cook the rest using the same method (adding a pat of butter, putting down 5 sticks, cook and flip) and then serve immediately with a dust of powdered sugar, fresh berries, and maple syrup as desired. Video Nutrition FactsCalories: 448kcal DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
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Wow, these look so good!I could tell by the picture they had a good “crunch.” What a good idea to grind up cereal! I didn’t even know there was a national cereal day! Reply
Dredged in cinnamon french toast cereal, what a great idea!! These look incredible. I might give a gluten-free version a try 🙂 Reply
My family and I could totally go for these! Love the idea of using cinnamon cereal for the coating. These look extra yummy and the fresh berries make a nice addition. 🙂 Reply
Growing up Cinnamon Toast Crunch was my favourite cereal. This recipe looks fantastic. The problem I find with French toast is that it can sometimes be super dry and it requires a ton of maple syrup to “rejuvenate” it. Your recipe looks like it doesn’t need that at all! Reply
Great recipe. I actually really appreciate this amazing recipe. I will make it for my family. Thanks! Reply
What a great idea! I am going to try adding crushed cereal to our French toast. We love French toast in this house Reply
I love this idea and I know my kids {and husband} will too! Thanks so much for sharing. Very inviting pics. Reply
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