Cinnamon Sugar French Toast with Strawberry Orange Sauce
Coated in lots of cinnamon sugar and topped with a fresh strawberry orange sauce, this cinnamon sugar French toast is an absolute breakfast gem!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 515kcal
Ingredients
Strawberry Orange Sauce
- 3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 slices brioche bread
- 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Whipped cream for serving, optional
Instructions
Strawberry Orange Sauce
- Combine strawberries, orange juice, zest, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and allow to cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until strawberries are broken down and thickened. Set aside.
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Set aside for a moment.
- In a medium shallow bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat and grease well with butter. Working in batches, dip bread in egg mixture and sprinkle both sides with cinnamon sugar before placing on griddle or in skillet. Cook French toast 3-4 minutes per side, flipping once until golden brown. Repeat cooking with remaining bread, adding more butter as necessary.
- Serve French toast with strawberry sauce on top and whipped cream if desired and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
French toast is best if served immediately after assembly.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 slices French toast | Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 74.9g | Protein: 12.3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 38.2g | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg