Baked French Toast Sticks (Freezable!) Recipe
These Baked French Toast Sticks are a delicious and convenient twist on classic French toast, perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with thick brioche bread slices, they are coated in a cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla-spiced egg mixture, baked to golden perfection, and can be easily frozen for future enjoyment. Serve with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, jam, or warm maple syrup for a crowd-pleasing treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 36 French toast sticks
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Bread
- 12 slices brioche bread (or another thick bread)
Spice and Flavor
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup almond milk
Other
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and generously coat it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Bread: Cut each brioche slice vertically into three equal sticks.
- Mix Spices and Vanilla: In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to evenly distribute the spices.
- Add Remaining Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the eggs, brown sugar, and salt until combined. Slowly incorporate the almond milk, whisking continuously to create a smooth custard mixture.
- Dip Bread Sticks: Dip each bread stick into the custard mixture, coating both sides thoroughly but allowing any excess to drip off.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated bread sticks on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to ensure even cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each stick and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with accompaniments like fresh fruit, jam, or warm maple syrup.
Notes
- Use thick bread like brioche or challah for best texture and flavor.
- Be generous with the cooking spray to prevent sticking to the foil.
- These French toast sticks freeze well; cool completely and freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- Reheat frozen sticks in the oven or air fryer for best results.
- Adjust spices to your taste by increasing or decreasing cinnamon and nutmeg.
