11 Best French Toast Recipes

French toast is one of the most loved breakfast dishes today. It is sweet, has a moist center, is slightly golden and crisp, flavorful, delicious, and quick and easy to prepare. Originating in the 1st Century in the Roman Empire, this recipe has only slightly changed over the millenniums with the types of bread, the addition of spices, and a variety of choices for sugars and sweeteners. For meal prepping, French toast can last in the freezer around 2 months if stored in freezer-friendly airtight containers. After much research, we have put together a list of 11 best French toast recipes for you and your family to enjoy!

Stuffed French Toast

Although traditionally served warm and yes, this stuffed french toast meal prep can be too, this easy and healthy, high-protein, breakfast recipe is actually best served chilled making it a meal prep dream.

(Carbs: 29g - Protein: 13g - Fat: 2g)

Eggnog French Toast Bake

This gluten-free French toast bake swaps low fat eggnog and egg whites for a lightened up version that doesn’t sacrifice flavor for a festive holiday breakfast that’s guilt-free!

(Carbs: 95g - Protein: 12g - Fat: 8g)

Paleo Cran-Blackberry Overnight French Toast

Naturally sweet and scrumptious this Paleo Cran-Blackberry Overnight French Toast is the answer to a terrific breakfast all week long! Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Low Carb.

(Carbs: 19g - Protein: 13g - Fat: 14g)

Blueberry Pie French Toast

Traditionally heavy and overly sweet, we lightened up this favorite by swapping butter for avocado oil cooking spray, eggs for egg whites, and highlighting the option to use your milk of choice. Gluten-free French toast made with egg whites served with an easy blueberry compote!

(Carbs: 43g - Protein: 9g - Fat: 5g)

Sheet Pan French Toast Sticks and Sausage

A breakfast that will take you back to your childhood! Use your favorite gluten-free bread, and bake these along with the sausage.

(Carbs: 45g - Protein: 19g - Fat: 20g)

Allrecipes’ French Toast

This tender, fluffy, and indulgent recipe comes together quickly and easily with just five ingredients you already have on hand.

(Carbs: 34g - Protein: 11g - Fat: 6g)

McCormick’s French Toast

Wake up to an irresistibly delicious breakfast that's super quick and easy to whip up using a few basic ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. This French toast recipe soaks thick slices of bread in a mixture of milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and an egg before tossing each slice in a frying pan.

(Carbs: 13g - Protein: 4g - Fat: 3g)

Serious Eats’ French Toast

You can't really go wrong with a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg and a dash of vanilla. This may be the best French toast recipe using only kitchen pantry staples.

(Carbs: 81g - Protein: 19g - Fat: 34g)

Natasha’s French Toast

The texture is perfect! Pummeled with maple syrup and berries, this is the perfect weekend breakfast, and the make-ahead option is brilliant for feeding a crowd.

(Carbs: 28g - Protein: 10g - Fat: 12g)

Delish’s Best French Toast

Think making perfect French toast at home is a myth? Well, prepare to be amazed. If your every prior attempt has resulted in soggy, less-than-ideal French toast, this recipe is here to make your breakfast dreams come true. Crisp and golden on the outside, soft and custardy in the middle, our tried-and-true favorite French toast treats you to decadent brunch perfection in the comfort of your own kitchen. 

(Carbs: 34g - Protein: 8g - Fat: 10g)

Cafe Delites’ Best French Toast

The perfect balance of flavours soaks into brioche slices, making this the absolute French toast recipe! Watch them puff up in a hot, buttered pan, crisping to a rich, golden brown. With a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, a touch of sweetness, and crispy pan fried edges, this is one French Toast recipe the whole family goes crazy for.

(Carbs: 19g - Protein: 7g - Fat: 11g)