Julie Clark
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French Toast Waffles
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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.
Waffles are a treat in our house. Although we normally keep whole grain waffles and french toast muffins in the freezer for an easy breakfast, we also are a fan of other waffle breakfast ideas such as cinnamon rolls in a waffle maker, churro waffles and even chocolate waffles loaded with ice cream.
Waffle iron recipes are increasing in popularity. There are recipes online for hash brown waffles and even making cinnamon rolls in a waffle maker. Learning how to make French Toast Waffles fits in perfectly, doesn’t it?
What’s in French toast waffles?
This brunch staple has simple ingredients. It’s a basic French toast batter that you’ll dip bread in, then cook on a waffle maker. Here’s what you’ll need:
- A loaf of Challah bread. If you can find day-old bread, that’s even better. Make the recipe using white, wheat, or even gluten-free bread. This honey-wheat bread, cinnamon swirl bread or Hawaiian sweet bread would be great, too.
- Eggs
- Milk. Any variety will work, even nut milk.
- Cinnamon. Or try adding a dash of ginger, nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice to the egg custard to give it a holiday flavor.
- Vanilla extract
- Sugar. The recipe calls for regular granulated sugar. To lower the calories, feel free to substitute the sugar with a cup-for-cup sugar substitute or coconut sugar.
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How to Make French Toast Waffles
Making French toast in a waffle maker is easy! Prepare the French toast batter while your waffle iron preheats.
Since you’re essentially making French toast, there’s no yeast or leavening agent in the batter. This means that the batter won’t need to rest like it does when you make traditional buttermilk waffles or pancakes.
- Slice bread into thick slices about an inch thick.
- Whisk milk, eggs, cinnamon, and sugar together in a medium bowl or shallow dish.
- Dunk each piece of bread into mixture and turn the bread to coat. Allow the egg mixture soak into the bread slightly. Then pick it up with a slotted spatula to let any excess egg mixture drip off.
- Place the soaked bread slices onto a hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown. Remove and repeat with the remaining slices of bread.
How long do waffles need to cook?
You’ll need to cook the waffles long enough to allow the French toast to get crisp and golden brown. Depending on how thick the bread slices are, this can take anywhere from 4-6 minutes.
We often find that the timer on the waffle iron is not exactly correct. If the bread is not golden brown when the timer goes off (or the waffle iron light goes away), allow it to sit in the iron just a little bit longer.
French Toast Waffle Toppings
Waffles are best served warm. Top them with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
If you would like a fruit topping, try our raspberry or strawberry sauce or even simply fresh fruit. Other favorite toppings could be peanut butter, whipped cream and sprinkles.
I often top my waffles or pancakes with a sprinkling of brown sugar. It’s so simple, but so very good!
Make it a meal.
As is the case with any pancake, waffle or French toast, a side of crispy bacon or sausage and fresh fruit salad would make a traditional breakfast and be a hit with the whole family.
Maybe even a fruit smoothie, too!
Can I freeze French toast waffles?
Absolutely! These waffles freeze beautifully, so they’re a great for quick breakfasts or a meal prep idea for busy mornings.
To avoid soggy waffles, be sure to allow the cooked waffles to cool completely on a wire rack before freezing them. Place into zip-top plastic freezer bags or an airtight, freezer-safe container.
You may also love our oven baked French toast recipe and our apple waffles.
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.
Servings 10
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Challah bread
- 1 cup 2% milk 8 ounces
- 8 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon 8 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 grams
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 36 grams
- butter and maple syrup for topping
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
Made this today first time. I incorporated french vanilla coffee creamer with the ingredients. Topped it with eggs. Was a great new twist on an old staple. My picky eater son also enjoyed a plateful. Easy recipe to experiment with – thanks!
Look very interesting. Will be trying this soon.
thanks, Bob L