Easy School French Toast Sticks Breakfast Idea For Kids
French Toast For Baby
School French toast sticks are an excellent recipe for baby-led weaning, providing a soft and easy-to-hold option for little hands. A great made-from-scratch taste, for easy breakfasts on those busy mornings as it is a great make ahead brekkie for all. Make this the last week for hectic mornings!
Made with just egg, milk, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, it contains no added sugar, making it a healthy choice for your baby. It will become a breakfast favourite.
The golden-brown bites can be cut into manageable fingers (if you did not have sticks and best from 6 months old), allowing your little one to explore textures and flavours while developing self-feeding skills.
This yummy dish is not only suitable for babies but also delightful for older kids daily diet at breakfast, making it a family-friendly meal that everyone can enjoy together.
The Difference Between French Toast and French Toast Sticks
French toast and French toast sticks are both yummy options for babies exploring solid foods, but they differ in preparation and presentation.
French toast typically consists of slices of bread soaked in a mixture of eggs and milk, then cooked in a frying pan resulting in a soft, custardy texture that can be served in larger pieces or finger slices for baby. You can also make a baked French toast too for less faff.
On the other hand, French toast sticks are made by cutting the bread into fingers before soaking and cooking, creating easy-to-grasp shapes that are ideal for little hands. The squares can be for older kids or from 8 months old. A great serving of food for baby.
This finger food format not only encourages self-feeding but also allows babies to develop their dexterity while enjoying the same delicious taste and nutritional benefits.
Ingredient information
Butter - I have used unsalted butter for the frying pan as I think this adds a little more flavour to the French toast. You could use olive oil, soybean oil or coconut oil instead if you prefer.
Egg - I have used a medium free range egg for the recipe. Also gives a little folic acid and vitamin b to their meal.
Milk - I have used whole milk for the recipe, you could use a skim milk or semi skimmed milk or a plant based alternative such as oat milk or almond milk.
Cinnamon - I have used a touch of cinnamon for that French toast flavour. You could use a cinnamon sugar for older kids for their favourite breakfast.
Bread - I have used a large slice of sourdough white bread thick slices of breads are great for this recipe. You could use a thick slices of whole grain such as whole wheat bread instead if you like. That is if your little one is ok with wheat gluten then wheat ingredients will be ok to use. Whole wheat flour for a whole wheat batter for example is another great swap for a pancake recipe. Check that you are using an acceptable food safety brand with minimal ingredients and additives.
Blueberries - I have used blueberries, but you can use strawberries or raspberries instead if you like.
Serving suggestion
The French toast sticks would be great served on their own in the school lunch box, or they can be served for breakfast before school. They are a great make ahead breakfast perfect for baby-led weaning and older kids too.
You could serve alongside Greek yogurt for dipping, with extra quartered strawberries and raspberries, and a little maple syrup for older kids. A mango yogurt pot would be great too.
After soaking the bread in the egg and milk mixture you could then dip into soy flour, malted barley flour or yellow corn flour for an extra crunch, you can serve this way from 12 months old.
Other recipes you may like: Baked French toast with blueberries, Egg crusts and cheese or Cinnamon pinwheels.
Storage instructions
The French toast sticks can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, stored in an airtight container.
If you wanted to freeze the French Toast, you will need to make sure that the French Toast has cooled down at room temperature before transferring to either a freezer bag or airtight container in a single layer if possible.
You can freeze into individual portions if you prefer without the blueberries. Ensure that the bag/airtight container is labelled with the item and the date. I use masking tape to label the airtight container.
To defrost the French Toast, leave in the fridge overnight and make sure that it is fully defrosted, before re heating.
To reheat, place the defrosted French Toast in an oven proof dish and reheat on a medium heat for 10-15 minutes. But they can be eaten straight from the fridge.
Once the French Toast has been defrosted you will not be able to reheat or re freeze..
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Frying pan - I love the non-stick surface of this particular frying pan and it’s suitable for all types of hob.
Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
Baking sheet - I have chosen to use a non-stick and BPA free baking sheet - they are easy to clean and, if you buy more than one, easily stackable and easily stored.
Recipe | Easy School French Toast Sticks Breakfast Idea For Kids
Easy School French Toast Sticks Breakfast Idea For Kids
This is a great recipe for baby-led weaning and toddlers. No added sugar to the oatmeal bars.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Crack the egg into a medium bowl and beat. Add the milk and cinnamon to the egg and mix until combined.
- Next, take your bread and cut into approx 1cm strips and then cut the strips into 3 making squares. Repeat until you have about 15-16 squares.
- Place all the bread into the egg and milk mixture, make sure they are all covered in the egg mixture and leave the bread to soak for 5 minutes or so.
- Using a frying pan, heat the butter in the pan and add the bread squares to the pan on a medium to low heat.
- Leave them to cook for 3-4 minutes, once golden brown turn them all over and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until golden brown. The total cooking time is about 8-9 minutes.
- Leave the french toast to cool down. Take 7 lolly sticks and start by making the french toast sticks.
- Start by pushing one french toast square onto the lolly stick, followed by a blueberry and repeat.
Notes
If you needed to make the recipe dairy free, you can choose a dairy free or nut milk such as oat milk or almond milk.
You can also use other fruits on the lolly sticks such as strawberries, raspberries or blackberries.
Hope you and your family enjoy!
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I love that these little sweet treats that look like fried eggs! Easy mango and yogurt recipe and fun for all ages! hey are great for teething gums too!