Some mornings demand a quick and efficient breakfast (hello, Monday morning). But other days—like the weekend, perhaps—are more forgiving, allowing plenty of time to make breakfast and enjoy a lazy start to the day. These sorts of mornings were meant for French toast! So take a browse through these 22 delicious French toast recipes to start your weekend off right.
Every recipe in this list offers a creative twist on the traditional dish. From the bread to the custard to the toppings, the French toast options are endless. Which means you might be spending the next 15 weekends giving them all a try!
22 Delicious French Toast Recipes
Mornings were meant for French toast! So take a browse through these 22 delicious French toast recipes to start your weekend off right.
Sourdough French Toast has that delicious, stand-out sourdough flavor in each decadent bite. Top your toast with some fresh berries and a drizzle of syrup, and dive in!
This Vegan French Toast is loaded with warm flavors from brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. It's perfectly crispy on the outside with a velvety soft center. And don't forget the best part—this toast is ready in 15 minutes!
Here we have perfectly portioned Brown Sugar Peach French Toast Cups! These little cups can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning. They're so sweet and flavorful, you won't even need to add syrup!
These Sweet Potato French Toast Cups with Creme Anglaise are packed with hearty sweet potatoes and the warm flavors of vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamom. And the drizzle of creme takes these cups to a whole new level—yum!
This Cranberry Pumpkin Pie Overnight French Toast is the perfect holiday breakfast. Prepare it the night before, then pop it in the oven when you're ready to eat!
Overnight French Toast with Cherries is a delicious, no-fuss recipe that is perfect for when you are looking for easy brunch or breakfast recipes.
Get ready for fall with this simple, yet extremely delicious, Overnight Apple Pie French Toast Bake. This is one of those breakfast recipes that you will want to make again and again!
Challah bread is sweet and sturdy enough to handle a good soak in custard before hitting the skillet. Christine at Midlife Croissant also includes a fresh blackberry compote recipe that is a sophisticated way to top off your Challah French Toast with Blackberry Compote.
Stuffed French Toast with Strawberries might look like a complicated way to get the first meal of the day, but it couldn't be easier. This stuffed breakfast from Girl Gone Gourmet doesn't take long to make and looks very pretty on the breakfast table.
What's better than lingering over a cup of coffee while the scent of baked apples fills the house? This Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole from Happy and Harried is the perfect way to celebrate a lazy Saturday morning.
Breakfast finger food! Dinner at the Zoo has all the best tips and tricks for making these perfect breakfast bites. These Pumpkin Churro French Toast Sticks are lightly spiced and perfect for dipping in warm maple syrup.
When guests are coming for the weekend and you need a delicious breakfast to feed the crowd, this Apple French Toast Casserole from The Worktop has got you covered. The best part? All of this casserole can be made ahead—which means you can hit the snooze button a few times before breakfast!
A delicious vanilla-bean custard can take an ordinary breakfast to a new level. Over at Fried Dandelions you'll find this recipe for Vanilla French Toast with Strawberry Sauce. This recipe includes a simple, 5-minute strawberry sauce to top off each serving with a burst of fruitiness. Plus, it's all vegan-friendly!
You could top your toast with maple syrup. Or, you could top it with a rich and decadent cinnamon honey sauce from Happy Food Tubes! It's the perfect match for this gingerbread-inspired breakfast. Serve up this Gingerbread French Toast with Cinnamon Honey Sauce for Christmas or whenever your craving some cinnamon and holiday cheer!
Fresh bananas are delicious, but cooking banana slices in a caramel sauce is life-changing! This breakfast recipe for Vegan French Toast with Caramelised Bananas and Berries from Lauren Caris Cooks is hard to resist.
During the holiday season, it's always good to have easy yet impressive recipes up your sleeve. This Cranberry Overnight French Toast Casserole from The Seasoned Mom is a recipe you'll want to add to your list. Prep this casserole ahead of time and just pop it in the oven the next morning!
Who can say no to chocolate for breakfast? This favorite winter drink inspired this recipe from With Salt and Wit. Complete with marshmallows, this Dark Hot Chocolate French Toast is sure to make everyone smile!
Fresh Off The Grid shows you how to take breakfast out of the kitchen and into the campsite using ingredients that don't require refrigeration. Banana Coconut French Toast cooked over an open flame in the great outdoors? Sounds perfect!
A chai latte serves as inspiration for this Chai Coconut Milk Vegan French Toast. This French toast is just like a traditional version, but without any eggs or dairy!
What is it about mini-sized dishes that make them so appealing? Maybe it's because a few bites are sometimes just enough. These cute Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Muffins from Cook Craft Love take a traditional breakfast dish and shrink it down to the perfect bite!
Kristine in Between shows you how to make this cozy Pecan Caramel French Toast Bake that has a crunchy sweet pecan caramel topping.
Breakfast for dessert or dessert for breakfast? The choice is yours when you make this fun Banana Split French Toast from We Are Not Martha!
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