Description
A delicious and heartwarming French toast recipe perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick-cut bread (brioche or challah)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- Maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- On medium heat, add a pat of butter to your skillet and let it melt, coating the bottom evenly.
- Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, soaking for a moment per side.
- Place the soaked bread slices in the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Notes
For a healthier twist, use whole grain bread or Greek yogurt instead of eggs. Let everyone customize their toppings for a fun family activity!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: French toast, breakfast, family recipe, brunch, comfort food