Apple Butter Cinnamon French Toast Sticks
Like the frozen sticks we loved as kids, but much better than what mom found in the freezer aisle!
Servings: 8
Calories: 454kcal
Ingredients
- 16 slices thick cut, whole grain bread/brioche bread
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup apple butter (or try pumpkin butter)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2. Cut each slice of bread into 1-inch wide "sticks". 3. Add the butter to a skillet set over medium heat. Cook until the butter begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a heatproof bowl. Whisk in the milk, eggs, apple butter, and vanilla. Dunk each breadstick into the batter. Remove, allowing any excess to drip off back into the bowl. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining bread, try to use most of the batter.4. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar over the sticks. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar. Bake 10-15 minutes more, or until lightly golden. This step is optional if you'd prefer a less sweet option. 5. Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping and dunking.
Notes
To Freeze: Bake the French toast sticks as directed and coat in cinnamon sugar (optional). Arrange the French toast sticks in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours, until firm. Transfer the French toast sticks to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 months. To warm, microwave for 1 minute, flip, and microwave for one minute more. Times will vary depending on your microwave.
Optional Cinnamon Sugar: mix 1/2 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcal