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French Toast · Sticks (Freezer-Friendly)

Freezer French Toast Sticks for Kids

Bread cut into strips, dipped in cinnamon custard and baked until crisp. Kids can hold them and dunk them in syrup, and a frozen batch reheats in the toaster on school mornings.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
33 min
Serves
6 · 24 sticks
Level
Easy

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bread, thick-cut Texas toast or brioche, a day old
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Cinnamon-sugar coating

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • maple syrup, for dipping

Cook to 160°F inside (check with a thermometer).

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a sheet pan with parchment and brush it with the melted butter.
  3. Cut each slice of bread into 4 even sticks.
  4. Whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a shallow dish until smooth.
  5. Dip each stick in the custard, roll it to coat all sides and let the extra drip off.
  6. Lay the sticks on the buttered parchment with a little space between them.
  7. Bake until the bottoms are golden.
  8. Turn the sticks with tongs and bake until golden all over and firm when squeezed, with no wet custard inside (160°F in the center).
  9. If using, stir the sugar and cinnamon together and toss the hot sticks in it.
  10. Serve warm with a small cup of maple syrup for dipping.

Tip: Thick bread matters here: thin slices get soggy and break in the custard.

Tip: For freezing, skip the cinnamon sugar and add it after reheating.

Storage: Cool completely, freeze in one layer on the sheet pan for 1 hour, then move to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.

Make ahead: Reheat frozen sticks in a toaster or a 375°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds, until steaming hot (165°F) in the middle.

Estimated nutrition per serving: 180 calories · protein 7 g · carbohydrates 19 g · fiber 1 g · sugars 5 g · fat 8 g (saturated 4 g) · sodium 210 mg. Estimate from USDA FoodData Central; not medical or dietary advice. Based on 8 of 8 ingredients.