Quick & Easy Cinnamon French Toast — Best Weekend Breakfast for Families

Weekend mornings feel like little pockets of magic in our busy lives, and nothing ushers in that cozy feeling quite like French toast. I started making this recipe on lazy Saturdays, usually fueled by stale bread and morning hunger pangs. I remember my kids scrambling into the kitchen, groggy but excited to dunk the slices and sprinkle cinnamon. The kitchen fills with laughter (and inevitably, syrupy fingers), while cartoons hum softly in the background. This recipe isn’t just breakfast, it’s our ritual. When everyone gathers around the table, still in pajamas, dipping bread into eggy batter, I love how a simple meal becomes a memory. Over time, I realized it’s not the most complicated dish that brings us together, it’s maple-scented toast, kitchen chaos, and shared joy in every bite.

Quick & Easy Cinnamon French Toast — Best Weekend Breakfast for Families

This quick and easy cinnamon French toast transforms stale bread into golden, tender slices with a sweet cinnamon–egg batter. Perfect for family weekends or lazy mornings, it’s ready in just minutes and pairs deliciously with syrup, berries, or yogurt. A comforting, kid-approved breakfast that brings cozy charm—and full bellies—to your table.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 105

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 slices Thick-cut bread e.g., brioche or sourdough
• 2 Eggs
• ½ cup Milk or dairy-free milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• ½ tsp Ground cinnamon optional
• 1 pinch Salt
• Butter or oil for frying
• Maple syrup for serving

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Equipment

• 1 mixing bowl
• 1 Whisk
• 1 Frying pan
• 1 Spatula

Method

 

1. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
2. Dip bread slices in mixture, coating well.
3. Heat butter in pan over medium heat. Fry slices until golden, 2–3 mins per side.
4. Serve warm with syrup.

Notes

• Use stale bread for better texture.
• Top with powdered sugar, berries, or yogurt.