Description
Indulge in the warm comfort of homemade French toast, featuring a fluffy, golden crust, rich egg flavor, and delightful hints of cinnamon and vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick bread (brioche, challah, or your choice)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- Maple syrup (to serve)
- Fresh fruit (berries, bananas, or peaches)
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a small pat of butter.
- Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, soaking both sides slightly.
- Place the coated bread slices onto the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with fresh fruit.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prepare the egg mixture the night before and store in the fridge. Alternatively, use an air fryer for a lower-fat version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg