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Cinnamon Crunch French Toast

Meenakshi
This Cinnamon Crunch French Toast transforms ordinary mornings into special occasions, bringing that perfect balance of crispy exterior and tender, custardy center to your breakfast table without using a single egg. Imagine thick slices of bread soaked in a luscious,vanilla-infused egg-free custard, then coated in crunchy cinnamon toast cerealand caramelized to golden perfection on the griddle.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine global
Servings 4 French Toast
Calories 187 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices of bread
  • 1 ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoon flax meal (add to ⅓ cup of warm water)
  • 1 cup cinnamon crunch cereal (crushed)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking

Instructions
 

Step 1. Creating the Cinnamon Crunch Coating

  • Place cinnamon crunch cereal in a ziplock bag.
  • Use a rolling pin to crush into small pieces (not powder).
  • Pour crushed cereal onto a plate in an even layer.
  • This creates the signature sweet, cinnamon-spiced crust.

Step 2. Preparing the Custard Mixture

  • Combine flax meal with ⅓ cup warm water.
  • Let sit for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  • In a shallow dish, mix milk, cornstarch, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  • Whisk until completely smooth with no lumps. Set aside.
  • Transfer thickened flax mixture to a shallow bowl or deep dish. This flax egg helps cereal crumbs adhere to bread.

Step 3. Soaking the Bread

  • Take thick bread slices and dip each into custard for about 10 seconds per side. More dry or old bread may need extra soaking time.
  • Let excess liquid drip off.
  • Drop bread into flax egg mixture, coating both sides.
  • Now press each slice into crushed cinnamon crunch toast cereal mixture, covering sides and edges.

Step 4. Cooking Your French Toast

  • Heat skillet or griddle over medium heat with butter or oil.
  • When butter is bubbling (not smoking), carefully place coated bread onto hot surface
  • Cook about 3-4 minutes per side on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
  • The cereal coating will caramelize, creating crunchy exterior while inside stays soft.
  • Serve your cinnamon toast crunch French toast immediately while hot and crispy!

Notes

  • If your toast turns mushy, it’s likely over-soaked (keep it to 10–15 seconds per side) or cooked on too low heat. Medium heat gives that golden crunch!
  • No flax? No problem! – Swap flax meal with ground chia seeds + warm water. It works just as well and adds nutrients.
  • Use a monk fruit blend for the cinnamon coating. It won’t caramelize quite the same but still gives a nice texture.
  • Using sourdough? – Homemade sourdough can be denser. Let it soak a bit longer for full custard absorption.
  •  Make-ahead magic – Freeze cooked slices in a single layer. Reheat at 350°F for 8–10 minutes for a crisp, ready-to-go breakfast.
  • Dark skillets caramelize faster. Watch your toast closely to avoid burning—aim for golden brown on the outside and tender inside!
  • For overnight or baked cinnamon crunch French toast, soak, coat and line the bread in a casserole and refrigerate overnight. Next morning bake at 350 0F for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 4SlicesCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 31.32gProtein: 5.27gFat: 4.47g
Keyword Cinnamon Crunch French Toast, cinnamon sugar french toast, cinnamon toast crunch french toast, french toast with cinnamon toast crunch
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