Description
Homemade French Toast Sticks are a delightful and easy-to-make dish that perfectly suits any meal, whether it's breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack. They are particularly beginner-friendly, requiring only a few simple steps to create a wonderfully tasty treat.
Ingredients
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- Whole Grain Bread - 4 slices (preferably thick-cut)
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- Eggs - 2 large
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- Almond Milk (or any milk of choice, unsweetened) - 1/2 cup
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- Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon
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- Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
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- Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
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- Salt - a pinch
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- Coconut Oil (or cooking spray, for greasing) - as needed
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- Fresh Berries (for serving) - 1 cup
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- Pure Maple Syrup (optional, for serving) - 1/4 cup
Instructions
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- Prepare Ingredients:
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- Gather all your ingredients and tools (mixing bowl, whisk, shallow dish for soaking, frying pan, spatula).
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- Prepare Ingredients:
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- Mix Egg Mixture:
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- In a large bowl, crack the 2 eggs and whisk them until beaten.
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- Add 1/2 cup of almond milk to the eggs.
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- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
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- Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined and the mixture is smooth.
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- Mix Egg Mixture:
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- Prepare Bread:
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- Take 4 slices of whole grain bread and cut each slice into 3 or 4 sticks, depending on the size you prefer.
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- Prepare Bread:
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- Soak Bread Sticks:
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- Pour the egg mixture into a shallow dish for easy coating.
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- Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Let the bread soak for a few seconds, but don’t leave it too long to prevent it from becoming too soggy.
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- Soak Bread Sticks:
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- Preheat Pan:
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- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
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- Add a small amount of coconut oil to the pan or spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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- Preheat Pan:
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- Cook the French Toast Sticks:
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- Once the pan is heated, place the soaked bread sticks in the pan.
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- Cook the bread sticks for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
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- You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your pan.
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- Cook the French Toast Sticks:
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- Keep Warm (optional):
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- If you are making a large batch, you can keep the cooked French toast sticks warm in an oven set to low heat while you finish cooking the rest.
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- Keep Warm (optional):
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- Serve:
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- Arrange the French toast sticks on a plate.
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- Top with fresh berries for added sweetness and nutrition.
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- Drizzle with pure maple syrup if desired.
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- Serve:
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- Enjoy:
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- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your delicious homemade French toast sticks!
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- Enjoy:
These steps should help you create delicious and healthy French toast sticks. Adjust toppings and sides to your liking!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes