French Toast Sticks

Why cut your French toast when you can eat it like fries? French toast sticks are the finger food version of breakfast. No fork. No shame. Just dip, bite, smile, repeat.

They’re golden, sweet, soft in the middle, and a little crispy on the edges. Kids love them. Adults steal them. They freeze well too, so you can make a batch and stash some for later.

This recipe is quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients you already have.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

4

What You Need

• 6 slices thick bread (Texas toast or brioche works best)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweetness)
• Pinch of salt
• Butter for the pan
• Maple syrup for dipping

How to Make French Toast Sticks

1. Cut the bread
Slice each piece of bread into 3 or 4 sticks. Don’t use thin sandwich bread. It’ll go limp faster than a deflated balloon.

2. Mix the custard
Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and salt in a shallow bowl. That’s your dip.

3. Soak the sticks
Dip the bread sticks in the egg mixture. Turn them gently to coat all sides. Don’t soak too long—just a quick dunk.

4. Cook until golden
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the sticks in batches. Turn them until all sides are golden and slightly crisp. About 2–3 minutes per side.

5. Serve and dip
Stack them, plate them, or toss them in a cinnamon sugar mix if you want extra sweetness. Serve with warm maple syrup.

Tips That Actually Help

• Stale bread works best. It soaks up the custard without falling apart.
• Use tongs or your fingers to flip. A fork might smash them.
• Want to freeze? Let them cool. Freeze on a tray. Reheat in the oven or toaster.

Nutrition Info (per serving, 6 sticks)

• Calories: 260
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 11g
• Carbs: 30g
• Sugar: 8g
• Fiber: 2g

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Words

French toast sticks are fun to eat, fast to make, and impossible to hate. They’re the breakfast version of party snacks. You can dip them, freeze them, or eat them straight from the pan.

Hungry yet? You should be.

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French Toast Sticks

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

French Toast Sticks are a bite of pure indulgence. Each stick is coated in a delicate crunch, giving way to a soft, custardy center that melts on your tongue. Dusted with cinnamon sugar and perfect for dipping in syrup, they’re an irresistible tease of warmth, sweetness, and buttery bliss. One bite, and you’re hooked.

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Ingredients

• 6 slices thick bread
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Pinch of salt
• Butter
• Maple syrup

Instructions

1. Slice the bread
   Cut each slice into 3–4 sticks (avoid thin bread—it gets soggy fast).
2. Make the custard
   Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and salt in a shallow bowl.
3. Dip the sticks
   Coat each stick lightly—no need to soak, just a quick dunk.
4. Cook to golden perfection
   Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook sticks in batches, turning until crisp (2–3 mins per side).
5. Serve & enjoy!
   Dust with cinnamon sugar or serve with warm maple syrup. Dig in!

Notes

Stale bread is best – holds custard well without crumbling.

Flip gently – use tongs or fingers to avoid smashing.

To freeze: Cool first, freeze on a tray, then reheat in oven/toaster.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 6
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 260Total Fat: 11gCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 8g