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 amd 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 makerchurro waffles and even chocolate waffles loaded with ice cream.

a plate of french toast waffles with butter and maple syrup

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?

You may also love our oven baked French toast recipe.

What’s in French toast waffles?

The ingredients to make this French toast waffles recipe are pretty basic. 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:

ingredients for french toast waffles on a table
  • A loaf of 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 or our cinnamon swirl bread would be perfect.
  • Eggs
  • Milk. Any variety will work, even nut milk.
  • Cinnamon
  • 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.

Make French Toast Waffles in 4 Steps

This is such an easy waffle recipe. You can 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.

make french toast waffles in 4 steps
  • 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.
  • Place the soaked bread slices onto a hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown. Remove and repeat with the remaining slices of bread.

French Toast Waffle Toppings

French toast 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!

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

overhead view of a plate of waffles with butter and syrup
overhead view of a plate of waffles with butter and syrup

French Toast Waffles

4.82 from 60 votes
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

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Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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 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
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Calories 216
Keyword freezer meals, french toast recipe, French toast waffles, waffle recipes
stack of French Toast Waffles
overhead shot of French Toast Waffles with powdered sugar on a plate

About Julie Clark

I'm Julie Clark, CEO and recipe developer of Tastes of Lizzy T. With my B.A. in Education and over 30 years of cooking and baking, I want to teach YOU the best of our family recipes.

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