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Easy French Toast Sticks (Freezer-Friendly)

Use this easy method to make the best French Toast Sticks to share with your kids. They freeze so well!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 146kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 slices wheat bread (sandwich or loaf, or you can use another type you like)
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • Optional for serving: maple syrup and diced fruit

Instructions

  • Cut bread into four sticks.
  • Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla to a wide, shallow bowl. Mix with a fork or a small whisk.
  • Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture, turning over with a fork to coat all sides.
  • Add a sliver of butter to a nonstick pan to melt. Add batter-dipped sticks and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip over to cook on the other side until golden brown.

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Notes

  • To bake in the oven: Omit the butter. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottoms. Serve warm with optional toppings/dips.
  • To make in the air fryer: Omit the butter. Place batter-dipped sticks onto the greased tray. (I use nonstick spray.) Air-fry at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  • Banana French Toast Sticks: Replace 1 egg with 1/4 cup mashed ripe banana.
  • Apple French Toast Sticks: Replace 1 egg with 1/4 cup applesauce.
  • Pumpkin French Toast Sticks: Replace 1 egg with 1/4 cup pumpkin puree. Add a little more milk if the batter seems very thick.
  • Cinnamon-Sugar French Toast Sticks: Stir together 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over sticks as soon as they're finished cooking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 5 days or place into a freezer bag and remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 6 months. Pop into toaster (from the fridge or freezer) to warm through, or you can warm up on a heat-safe plate in 15- to 30-second increments in the microwave.
  • Egg-free: Use the banana or apple version above and use 1/2 cup of either to replace the eggs.
  • Dairy-free: Use a favorite nondairy milk.
  • Offer as a baby-led weaning breakfast or for older kids to pick up and dip as they like.

Nutrition

Serving: 4sticks | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.4mg