Description
A fun, sweet twist on traditional French toast! These heart-shaped bites are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and coated in a delightful cinnamon-sugar mixture, giving you the deliciousness of churros in bite-sized form. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the French Toast Bites:
- 8 slices of thick bread (brioche or Texas toast recommended)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Butter or neutral oil, for cooking
For the Churro Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For Serving (Optional):
- Chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter or oil for cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar.
- Cut the bread slices into heart shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Dip each heart-shaped bread piece into the egg mixture, making sure it’s fully coated.
- Cook the dipped bread pieces in the skillet or griddle until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- While the French toast bites are cooking, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the churro coating in a shallow bowl.
- Once cooked, immediately toss the warm French toast bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy bites, use a thicker bread like brioche or Texas toast, which will hold up better when dipped and fried.
- If you prefer a lighter coating, you can skip the sugar mixture or use a smaller amount.
- For a fun twist, try adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar coating or drizzling with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American