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French Toast Waffles

This French toast waffle recipe is a fun and delicious way to enjoy the taste of French toast, but in the form of homemade waffles! This kid-friendly breakfast recipe is perfect for a weekend brunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: freezer meals, french toast recipe, French toast waffles, waffle recipes
Servings: 10
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Slice bread into thick slices about an inch thick. 1 loaf Challah bread
  • Whisk milk, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla and sugar together in a medium bowl or shallow dish. 1 cup 2% milk, 8 large eggs, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Dunk each piece of bread into mixture and turn the bread to coat. Allow the egg mixture soak into the bread slightly.
  • Lift bread slices out of the milk mixture and onto a hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown. Remove and repeat with the remaining slices of bread.
  • Place cooked waffles on a wire rack if desired to keep them from getting soggy. Serve with melted butter and maple syrup.

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Notes

  • This works with great with challah breads, but also cinnamon bread, French bread or cinnamon raisin bread. It's also a great way to use up stale bread.
  • These waffles freeze really well. Place in an airtight freezer bag once they have cooled to room temperature.
  • To reheat, place slices of French toast waffles in a toaster for a crispy texture, or reheat in a microwave for a softer texture.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 10 waffles, with 1 serving being 1 waffle. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg