This Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast recipe is everything you love about cinnamon french toast, but with a hint of vanilla in each bite! It’s delicious for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
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Growing up, my dad always made breakfast on Sunday morning, his day off. He worked from late at night until early in the morning, which meant he was wide awake at 6AM cooking breakfast for everyone. Breakfast sandwiches on English muffins and French toast were his specialties.
Of course, as a teenager, I didn’t appreciate it as much back then. Now, I’d love to have breakfast already made for me bright and early! Instead, these days, I’m the one making breakfast for everyone. I definitely venture into more flavorful areas than my parents did, but I still love a good, simple french toast recipe!
For this Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast recipe, I use a method very similar to the way my dad would make it. While he would mix milk into scrambled eggs before dipping the bread in, I whisk in vanilla creamer. You can certainly still use milk and vanilla extract if you’d like.
Why This Recipe Works
- This recipe is just as easy to make as any other basic french toast recipe.
- There is a hint of sweet, vanilla flavor in every single bite.
- French Toast is a classic recipe the whole family can enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
How to Make Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast
Prep!
There isn’t really any prep work to do with this recipe besides pre-heating your griddle to 350°F.
Create!
While the griddle is heating up, whisk together the eggs, vanilla creamer, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.
Coat your griddle lightly with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Dip each slice of sourdough bread into the egg mixture and let the excess drip off. Try to be quick here so that the bread doesn’t get soggy and tear. I actually find it easier to do this with my fingers than with a fork.
After removing each slice of sourdough bread, place it on the hot griddle.
Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Before flipping, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon onto each slice.
Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Present!
Serve this Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast with a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dusting of powdered sugar and fruit.
Tips & Techniques For the Best Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast
- If you would rather not use vanilla creamer, you can use an equal amount of milk with 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract mixed in.
- Dipping the bread into the egg mixture using your fingers may make it quicker and easier to get the bread coating with it tearing.
- Make sure to allow the excess egg mixture to drip off to prevent your French Toast from getting too soggy.
- Serve this Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast with a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dusting of powdered sugar and fruit.
FAQ’s
- Why is my French Toast soggy? If the bread is coated with too much of the egg mixture it can become soggy as it cooks. This can also happen if the bread you use is too fresh.
Other Recipes to Try
- Sausage and Egg Sandwiches with Mango Barbecue Sauce
- Sausage and Potato Breakfast Casserole
- Broccoli and Cheddar Frittata
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Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread * day old works best
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup vanilla creamer * see notes for alternative
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Pre-heat your griddle to 350°F.
- Whisk together the eggs, vanilla creamer, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Coat the griddle with butter or non-stick cooking spray, then dip each slice of sourdough bread into the egg mixture and place it on the hot griddle.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
- Before flipping, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon onto each slice.
- Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and/or fresh fruit.
Notes
Tips & Techniques For the Best Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast
- If you would rather not use vanilla creamer, you can use an equal amount of milk with 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract mixed in.
- Dipping the bread into the egg mixture using your fingers may make it quicker and easier to get the bread coated without it tearing.
- Make sure to allow the excess egg mixture to drip off to prevent your French Toast from getting too soggy.
- Serve this Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast with a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dusting of powdered sugar and fruit.
FAQ’s
- Why is my French Toast soggy? If the bread is coated with too much of the egg mixture it can become soggy as it cooks. This can also happen if the bread you use it too fresh.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on July 9, 2018. It was updated with more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in April 2019.
