Cinnamon Sugar Challah French Toast Sticks

The following recipe and photography was provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.

These Cinnamon Sugar Challah French Toast Sticks are perfect for any holiday brunch you may be hosting or attending this winter!

Have you ever tried challah? Commonly enjoyed on ceremonial Jewish occasions, like Shabbat and certain major holidays, challah is bread that is enriched with eggs, oil and sugar for subtle sweetness. It is often braided prior to baking and can be enhanced with a variety of flavorful additions like cheese, chocolate or fruit, among others. Heinen’s Bakery offers a deliciously traditional challah that is extremely fresh and saves you the steps of mixing, kneading, braiding and baking. From Hannukah to Christmas and everything in between, it’s a great addition to any holiday menu!

While fresh challah is often enjoyed alongside a meal, leftover challah can be used in countless ways, like sandwiches, casseroles and even French toast!

Cut into slices and topped with a mixture of Heinen’s coconut oil, ground cinnamon and sugar for sweetness in every bite, Heinen’s fresh challah makes traditional French toast much more luxurious!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Prep is extremely easy! Since Heinen’s challah comes pre-braided and baked, all you have to do is slice, dip and bake to create this French toast at home.
It’s easy to dress up! Drizzle these French toast sticks with Heinen’s pure organic maple syrup, Heinen’s pecans and fresh blueberries, or top with Heinen’s walnuts, strawberries or raspberries.
It makes great leftovers! This recipe keeps well when stored in the fridge, so you can have breakfast ready for days! Simply heat up in a pan until warm.

Ingredients

For the French Toast Sticks

1 loaf Heinen’s challah bread, cut in 1-inch slices
1 1/2 cups Heinen’s whole milk
2 Heinen’s pasture raised eggs
1 tsp. Heinen’s ground cinnamon

For Topping

3 Tbsp. Heinen’s coconut oil, melted
1 tsp. Heinen’s ground cinnamo
1 tsp. Heinen’s granulated sugar
Heinen’s pure organic maple syrup
Heinen’s pecans, for serving
1/4 cup blueberries, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Combine the milk, 2 eggs, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Dip each challah stick in milk and egg mixture and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
While the French toast sticks are baking, combine the coconut oil, cinnamon, and sugar in a bowl.
Top the French toast sticks with cinnamon sugar mixture.
Finish with maple syrup, pecans and blueberries.

Challah French Toast Sticks with Maple Syrup Drizzle