Description
Start your day with the warm sweetness of apple and cinnamon fused into crisp French toast sticks with a Mediterranean twist. Thick-cut bread is soaked in a spiced egg and milk custard, pan-fried in olive oil, then topped with caramelized apples and a drizzle of honey. This easy breakfast brings the comforting flavors of spiced apples, golden toast, and natural sweeteners together for a dish that feels both indulgent and wholesome. Perfect for busy mornings or a relaxed weekend brunch, these sticks deliver a cozy, sunlit start to your day.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Slice the bread into one-inch wide sticks
2. Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, honey, and salt in a bowl until smooth
3. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet and sauté diced apples for 3-5 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized, then set aside
4. Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture for a few seconds on each side, allowing it to absorb the custard
5. Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium heat and arrange dipped sticks in a single layer
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp
7. Return the caramelized apples to the pan for 30 seconds to meld flavors
8. Transfer sticks to a serving plate, drizzle with honey or syrup, and garnish with extra apple slices and a light dusting of cinnamon or powdered sugar
9. Serve immediately while warm
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: pan-frying
- Cuisine: mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 sticks per person
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