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    Cinnamon Sugar Bread French Toast Sticks

    Jul 6, 2022 · 2 Comments

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    We serve these cinnamon sugar bread french toast sticks with a powdered sugar and orange glaze for dunking, which makes them taste like the gooey inside of a cinnamon roll. They're fun, delicious, and (best of all) quick and easy.

    A cinnamon french toast stick being dipped into a bowl of powdered sugar glaze.

    A few weeks ago I was perusing the bread shelves at Trader Joe's when I accidentally came across the hand-twisted cinnamon sugar bread. It looked delicious, and I immediately decided it needed to be turned into French toast. The result is these french toast sticks, and oh my gosh--they're so good. If you don't have a Trader Joe's near you, don't sweat it. This recipe works with any cinnamon bread.

    If you're looking for a different brunch or breakfast recipe, try our creamy sausage breakfast casserole or blueberry banana bread muffins.

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    Ingredients

    For the French toast sticks:

    • Cinnamon bread
    • Milk
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla extract
    • Butter
    • Other ingredients: ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt

    For the powdered sugar and orange glaze:

    • Butter
    • Milk
    • Powdered sugar
    • Vanilla extract
    • Orange juice

    See recipe card for amounts.

    A pile of cinnamon sugar bread french toast sticks on a plate.

    Where to find cinnamon bread

    You can find the bread we use at Trader Joe's in the regular bread section. It's filled with cinnamon sugar and has hints of little crusty bits where the cinnamon sugar has caramelized. It's SO GOOD you'll think it's from a specialty bakery.

    If you don't have a Trader Joe's near you, look for cinnamon bread at your local grocery store. Costco has Butter Cinnamon Sugar Loaves during certain times of the year that would be great for this recipe (and, like all things at Costco, they come in a multi-pack so you could make A LOT of french toast sticks). If all else fails, Walmart sells Pepperidge Farm Brown Sugar Cinnamon Swirl Breakfast Bread, which would also work just fine.

    Variations

    • Serve as normal french toast instead of sticks
    • Dunk in maple syrup or pancake syrup instead of the powdered sugar glaze
    • Serve with fresh berries
    • Use cinnamon raisin bread instead of regular cinnamon bread
    A pile of cinnamon french toast sticks with one being dunked into a bowl of powdered sugar glaze.

    Frequently asked questions

    What other types of bread make good french toast sticks?

    The cinnamon bread really makes this recipe because it's so reminiscent of a cinnamon roll. That said, this recipe would also be great with cinnamon raisin bread or (if you want to get rid of the cinnamon altogether) thick slices of brioche.

    Can I reheat these french toast sticks?

    Yes! Try reheating them in the oven at 400°F for 5-10 minutes or until warm. You could also reheat them in an air fryer at 400°F for about 5 minutes.

    Do I have to cut this french toast into sticks?

    Nope! Just skip the part where you cut the bread and serve this as normal french toast. You can drizzle the powdered sugar glaze over the top of the toast in place of maple syrup.

    Cinnamon Sugar Bread French Toast Sticks Recipe

    Cinnamon Sugar Bread French Toast Sticks Recipe

    Recipe by Mollie

    We serve these cinnamon sugar bread french toast sticks with a powdered sugar and orange glaze for dunking, which makes them taste like the gooey inside of a cinnamon roll. They're fun, delicious, and (best of all) quick and easy.

    Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
    4 from 9 votes
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    Servings

    6

    servings
    Prep time

    10

    minutes
    Cooking time

    10

    minutes
    Calories

    390

    kcal
    Total time

    20

    minutes
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    Ingredients

    • French Toast Sticks
    • 1 loaf 1 cinnamon bread

    • ½ cup ½ milk (any milk works, including dairy-free)

    • 2 2 eggs

    • ¼ teaspoon ¼ ground cinnamon

    • ¼ teaspoon ¼ ground nutmeg

    • 1 teaspoon 1 vanilla extract

    • 1 pinch 1 salt

    • 2 tablespoon 2 butter

    • Orange Powdered Sugar Glaze
    • 1 tablespoon 1 butter, melted

    • 1-2 tablespoons 1-2 milk (any milk works, including dairy-free)

    • 1 cup 1 powdered sugar, sifted

    • 1 teaspoon 1 vanilla extract

    • 1 tablespoon 1 orange juice (optional, but recommended)

    Directions

    • Cut the cinnamon bread into 1 to 2 inch slices, depending on how thick you want your sticks to be (skip this step if you're using bread that's already sliced). Then cut each slice into 3 or 4 sticks.
    • Add the milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt to a medium bowl. Whisk until combined.
    • Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and let it melt, distributing it evenly around the cooking surface.
    • Dip each stick in the milk and egg mixture and place onto the griddle or skillet. Cook for 30 seconds and then flip the sticks. Repeat until all four sides are cooked.
    • (Optional) Cover a plate with a cinnamon and sugar (1-1 ratio). Roll each hot stick in the cinnamon and sugar until coated.
    • For the glaze, combine melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange juice in a small bowl. Gradually add the milk, until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
    • Top the french toast sticks with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve the glaze in small bowls for dipping. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Recipe makes 18-20 sticks, depending on how big you cut them.

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    1. Sharie S. says

      August 31, 2021 at 6:42 am

      This is absolutely amazing! Can’t wait to have this again!

      Reply
    2. Amy P. says

      September 14, 2021 at 3:00 pm

      I had never used cinnamon swirled bread before for French toast but my life is forever changed. Never going back to using plain bread again. Highly recommend this recipe!

      Reply

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