This Cinnamon French Toast is the kind of breakfast that makes you want to slow down and actually enjoy your morning. Thick slices of bread soaked in a warm, spiced custard and cooked until golden and crisp on the outside. It’s pure comfort on a plate and ready in just 15 minutes!
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Why you’ll love this easy recipe!
Is there anything more beautiful than a plate full of cinnamon French toast fresh off the griddle on a Saturday morning? It’s one of our favorite breakfast recipes! Add a glass of orange juice, a strong cup of hazelnut coffee, and a healthy amount of maple syrup, and you have the perfect easy breakfast and a great way to start the weekend. Don’t you agree?
Why You’ll Love This
Ready start to finish in just 15 minutes
Made with simple pantry staples you already have
Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla
Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside
Easily customizable with any toppings you love
Simple ingredients needed
The basic ingredients for this simple french toast recipe are listed fully down in the recipe card but let’s briefly go over the pantry staples needed including a few substitutions you can make as desired!
Eggs – create richness and help the custard cling to the bread; no real swap here, they’re essential
Milk – thins out the egg mixture for the right custard consistency; any milk works, including whole milk, heavy cream, 2%, or even full-fat oat milk for a dairy-free version. Soy milk or almond milk also work great!
Ground cinnamon – the star spice of this recipe; feel free to add a little extra if you love a bold cinnamon flavor
Ground nutmeg – adds warmth and depth; a tiny bit goes a long way
Vanilla extract – brings out the sweetness and rounds out the spices; pure vanilla is best here
Salt – just a pinch to balance the sweetness
Bread – any thick-sliced bread will work well – I typically opt for some kind of white bread! Thick-cut brioche bread, challah, or Texas toast are ideal; day-old or slightly stale bread soaks up the custard without getting soggy french toast.
Your favorite toppings – I love fresh berries, butter, and a good drizzle of maple syrup!
How to make it
Just a reminder that you can find the FULL written easy french toast recipe down in the recipe card, but I want to quickly go over how to make them with visuals for you 🙂
Make the custard. In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk lightly until fully combined.
Soak the bread. Place the bread slices in the milk mixture and let soak on each side for a good few seconds. Sprinkle a little more cinnamon into the egg mixture as needed (I find that a lot of my cinnamon gets stuck on the edges of the dish).
Cook. Over medium heat, spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook the bread in the hot pan for about 4 minutes, flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Once done, top with syrup, fresh fruit, and a dusting of powdered sugar and ENJOY!!
Recipe Tips
Use stale or day-old bread – fresh bread gets too soggy; leave it out uncovered overnight or briefly bake it to dry it out
Whisk the eggs well – more air in the mixture = lighter, fluffier French toast
Cook right after dipping – don’t let the slice of bread sit in the custard or it’ll get too soft and fall apart
Preheat your pan – a hot skillet is key to getting that golden, caramelized crust
Toppings
Sometimes keeping it simple is best and we often just serve this with butter, maple syrup and fruit. Here are some other delicious ideas:
Add a boost of protein with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Top with any favorite fruit – sliced banana, berries, sliced apples, pears or peaches.
Add healthy fats with a sprinkle of chopped pecans or almonds. You can even pair it with peanut butter or almond butter.
Make it truly decadent by adding whipped cream, maple syrup, a sprinkle of powdered sugar or even chocolate chips.
Serving suggestions
This recipe is great as a main or side dish to a brunch feast. Here are some ideas:
Breakfast potatoes, hash browns or vegan hash
Sausage, bacon, or ham
Eggs or vegan “egg” cups
As usual, please let me know if you end up making this recipe and how you like it. You can come back here to leave a comment or snap a photo and tag me on Instagram @foodwithfeeling! I always love to see what y’all are making from the blog!
Cinnamon French Toast
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Bread– Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best results — fresh bread gets soggy.
Milk – Any milk works here, including oat milk for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
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