Orange Cinnamon French Toast
Brighten up your breakfast routine with this irresistible Orange Cinnamon French Toast! Featuring thick-cut slices of rich brioche or challah, this recipe combines the vibrant flavors of freshly squeezed orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and warm cinnamon for a citrus-infused twist on a classic favorite. The bread is soaked in a luscious custard mixture enriched with eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar, then cooked to golden perfection in buttery bliss. Perfect for leisurely weekend mornings or special occasions, each indulgent slice is best served warm, elegantly dusted with powdered sugar, and drizzled with maple syrup. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this French toast recipe is a delightful blend of comforting nostalgia and zesty flair that the whole family will love.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick-cut bread slices (such as brioche or challah)
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed for best results)
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Butter (for cooking)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- 4 tablespoons Maple syrup (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture into a shallow dish, such as a pie plate, to make dipping the bread easier.
Preheat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
Dip one slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are fully soaked but not overly saturated to prevent sogginess. Repeat with additional slices as needed, based on your skillet size.
Carefully place the soaked bread slices onto the preheated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat the cooking process, adding the second tablespoon of butter as needed, until all the bread slices are cooked.
Remove the cooked French toast slices from the skillet and keep warm by tenting with foil or placing in a low-temperature oven if needed.
Serve the Orange Cinnamon French Toast warm. Garnish with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.6 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.5 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 763 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 2118 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.5 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 135.8 g | ||
| Protein | 65.4 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 732 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1531 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
