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Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast

Published April 11, 2019. Last updated April 21, 2019 by Lauren Vavala

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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.

Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast on a Blue Plate with a second plate and Berries in the Background on a wood background

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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.

A Piece of Sourdough Bread Being Dipped into the Egg Mixture in a silver bowl with a fork

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.

Close up of a piece of French Toast on a Griddle with Cinnamon Being Sprinkled on Top

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!

overhead view of 3 slices of Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast on a Blue Plate with a Blue Napkin and Berries and part of another plate of french toast on a wood backdrop

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

This Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast recipe is everything you love about cinnamon french toast, but with a hint of sweet vanilla in each bite!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 506kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

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.
 
** Nutritional information is given as an estimate only and will vary

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 729mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 5.4mg

This recipe was originally published on July 9, 2018. It was updated with more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in April 2019.

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Comments

  1. Heather says

    July 12, 2018 at 7:07 am

    Absolutely perfect! Simple recipe with a simple ingredient list.. I love that you show exactly how to make the perfect french toast and adding vanilla and cinnamon is the perfect way to start any day

    Reply
  2. Alexis says

    July 10, 2018 at 9:36 pm

    My kiddos absolutely love French Yoast for breakfast. Thank you for this new recipe idea.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 11, 2018 at 9:15 am

      You’re very welcome!

      Reply
  3. Veena Azmanov says

    July 10, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    Oh this is such a clever idea to use vanilla creamer in French toast. It must taste and smell wonderful. I can almost smell the cinnamon. This is a perfect weekend brunch in our home.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 11, 2018 at 9:16 am

      Thanks Veena! It’s a great recipe for brunch!

      Reply
  4. Marisa Franca says

    July 10, 2018 at 5:21 am

    I used to make French Toast all the time when I had the kiddos at home. But those were the days before vanilla creamer. What a great idea. It’s more like cream and it would give the wet ingredients additional taste. Now that we are living closer to our kids, I’ll have to have them over for brunch and make this for them.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 11, 2018 at 9:18 am

      Hope everyone loves this version!

      Reply
  5. Adriana Lopez Martin says

    July 10, 2018 at 12:40 am

    I absolutely love french toast I will be making this recipe tomorrow morning, looks delicious! Yoru pics and so yummy too!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 11, 2018 at 9:19 am

      Thanks Adriana! Hope you enjoy this recipe 🙂

      Reply
  6. Noel Lizotte says

    July 9, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    my favorite all time tops the list breakfast food! Love the addition of the vanilla and the cinnamon! That’s a touch that makes it extra special…

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 11, 2018 at 9:19 am

      Thanks Noel – French Toast is my favorite too!

      Reply
  7. Tammy says

    July 9, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    Oh wow this looks amazing!! French Toast is definitely up there on the list of my guilty pleasures! Love the idea of using vanilla creamer…mmmmmm!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 11, 2018 at 9:20 am

      Thanks Tammy 🙂

      Reply
  8. Claudia Lamascolo says

    July 9, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    Just the addition of vanilla and cinnamon to these delicious pieces of dipped french toast make my mouth water . I love both those flavors!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 11, 2018 at 9:20 am

      Me too :):):)

      Reply
  9. Shoshy says

    July 9, 2018 at 9:24 am

    This looks delicious. I love sourdough bread and vanilla. I can’t wait to try it. I think I’ll even have it this morning!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 11, 2018 at 9:21 am

      Hope you love it!

      Reply

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