Description
Crunchy Nut French Toast is a delicious twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Thick slices of bread are coated in a sweet and crispy cereal crust, then cooked until golden brown and crunchy. Serve with maple syrup and fresh berries for a delightful morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 slices of thick-cut bread (such as brioche or Texas toast)
Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes or crunchy nut cereal
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Fresh berries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Coat Bread: Place crushed cereal in a dish. Dip bread slices in egg mixture, then coat with cereal.
- Cook French Toast: Cook coated bread in buttered skillet until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Drizzle with maple syrup and top with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Brioche or challah bread works best for a soft inside and crisp outside.
- Use Crunchy Nut cereal for extra flavor, or plain cornflakes as a substitute.
- To prepare ahead, store coating separately and assemble before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
