Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast

Two slices of French toast on a white plate topped with butter with syrup being drizzled on.

5 from 7 votes

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 388kcal

Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

4 eggs
1/2 cup whole milk (or half-and-half)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 slices bread (day old brioche, challah or sourdough work best)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
butter or non-stick cooking spray (for cooking)

Instructions

Preheat a griddle to 350°F or set a flat-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until well combined.
4 eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Coat the griddle or pan lightly with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
butter or non-stick cooking spray
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture until very wet and let the excess drip off.
8 slices bread
After removing each slice of bread, place it directly on to the hot griddle.
Cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.
Before flipping, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon onto each slice.
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Repeat with remaining slices of bread, as needed.
Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and/or fresh fruit.

Notes

Tips & Techniques For the Best Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast

Use thick cut slices of bread so that they can soak up the egg mixture without getting so soggy they fall apart.
Make sure to allow the excess egg mixture to drip off to prevent your French toast from getting too soggy.
Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary. Calculations were made using brioche for the bread.

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