Easy to make and delicious, this cinnamon crunch French toast recipe is a must-try. With perfectly crispy edges and a soft fluffy center, you will fall in love with this French toast recipe.

Made from a few simple ingredients, this breakfast recipe is perfect any day of the week. Whip up a batch and freeze it for the week ahead. Or, enjoy this recipe during Sunday brunch. No matter what, this dish is guaranteed to be a winner.

Cinnamon Sugar French Toast – Healthyish Foods

About this French Toast Recipe

There is one secret ingredient that sets this French toast apart from the rest. It’s light brown sugar. Growing up, my mom always added light brown sugar to her recipe. Once you try it, I’m certain that you will never go back.

When prepping this recipe, make sure to use stale bread. Stale bread will prevent the French toast from getting soggy when you cook it. I like using a loaf of Italian bread and cutting it into 3/4 – 1 inch thick slices. Once it’s sliced, let it sit out on the counter overnight. If you don’t have Italian bread, brioche or challah bread will work too. Just be sure to cut it into thick slices and let it sit out to get extra firm.

Cinnamon Sugar French Toast – Healthyish Foods

Tip and Tricks for Perfect Cinnamon Crunch French Toast

Some people like to let the bread soak in the egg mixture, but I don’t. It makes the French toast too custardy for my liking. Personally, I give my bread a quick dip in the egg mixture directly before adding it to the hot buttered pan. Make sure that both sides are well coated.

Soaking the bread too long makes the French toast too soggy for my liking. When dipping the bread into the egg mixture, give it a quick dip until both sides are coated; then add it directly to the pan. Do NOT dip all your bread first, and then cook it. Dip each piece as you go, and immediately add the dipped piece to the hot buttered pan. This will prevent the French toast for getting too soggy.

Once golden brown, give it a light dusting of the cinnamon sugar mixture. A little goes a long way, so no need to overdo it. Top with butter, maple syrup, fresh berries or chocolate chips. You can top this French toast with anything you like. Serve warm and enjoy. Makes 12-14 pieces of French toast.

Storage

Store any leftovers covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Once the French toast is cool, you also have the option to freeze it. Add it to an airtight bag and it will stay fresh for 30-60 days in the freezer.

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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast – Healthyish Foods
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast – Healthyish Foods

Cinnamon Crunch French Toast

Easy to make and delicious, this cinnamon crunch French toast recipe is a must-try. With perfectly crispy edges and a soft fluffy center, you will fall in love with this French toast recipe.
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Equipment

  • large skillet
  • small mixing bowl
  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 12-14 slices Italian bread, stale, cut into 3/4 -1 inch thick slices.
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2-3 large eggs, depending on size
  • 1 cup 2% milk, or whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cinnamon Sugar Dusting

  • ¼ cup cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Combine the cane sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set it aside.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and make sure the entire pan is coated.
  • Quickly dip one piece of the stale bread into the egg mixture. Make sure both sides are coated, and immediately add it to the hot buttered pan.
  • Sear until the toast is golden brown on both sides. About 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Repeat for all the toast.
  • Once all the toast is golden brown, lightly dust it with the cinnamon sugar mixture. A little goes a long way.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 154kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 32mg, Sodium: 97mg, Potassium: 77mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 107IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 1mg