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My Latte French Toast recipe is the perfect fall breakfast for slow, cozy weekend mornings. It starts by combining a homemade latte coffee drink with eggs to create a rich, coffee-infused custard, then dipping thick slices of brioche before cooking them until golden brown. Finish with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar, and you’ll have a breakfast that’s well worth getting up early for.
Who doesn’t love French toast? It’s delicious, budget-friendly, easy to make, and a great way to use up stale bread that might otherwise go to waste.
Once you master the basic method, you can experiment with leftovers of your favorite fall coffee drinks, like a pumpkin spice latte. Simply whisk 1⁄3-½ cup of a cooled or iced latte with two beaten eggs, then dip and cook your bread as usual. Milk-based coffee drinks work best for the richest flavor.
🛒 Latte French Toast Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make latte-flavored French toast:
- 4-6 slices bread (number of slices depend on the bread)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons strong coffee, cooled (or use ½ shot of espresso)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Cooking oil spray (or use butter)
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This recipe is fairly flexible and you can use your favorite bread and milk. I prefer brioche for French toast, but thick slices of challah, white bread, or some sourdough is wonderful as well. The bread holds up best to being dipped in the custard when it is a little stale, so feel free to use that day old bread here.
You’ll also need a cast iron skillet and a spatula to flip the French toast. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to accommodate larger families.
🍞 How to Make Latte French Toast
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. Whisk in the milk, coffee, vanilla, and cinnamon until combined.
Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray (or melt a pat of butter) and heat over medium heat. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides, then place it in the skillet in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through. Serve immediately with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
Leftovers
This small-batch recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet until warmed through. You can also freeze the French toast for longer storage. Wait to add syrup or other toppings until just before serving.
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Latte French Toast Recipe
Ingredients
- 4-6 slices bread
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons strong coffee, cooled (or use ½ shot of espresso)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- cooking oil spray (or use butter)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. Whisk in the milk, coffee, vanilla, and cinnamon until fully combined.
- Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray (or melt a pat of butter) and heat over medium heat. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides, then place it in the skillet in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through. Serve immediately with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
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Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 2 recipe (transition or weight maintenance). French toast is a comforting breakfast that’s naturally rich in carbohydrates, which can provide energy to start your day. If you’d like to lower the carbohydrate content, feel free to use your favorite low-carb bread, keeping in mind that the texture may be slightly different. To make the meal more balanced and satisfying, try serving your French toast with fresh berries or other seasonal fruit and a side of protein-rich Greek yogurt. If you prefer, you can also add some nuts, a spoonful of nut butter, or a couple of eggs for extra protein and healthy fats. As always, choose the toppings and sides that best fit your tastes and dietary needs. Nutrition information is for one serving and varies depending on the type of milk and bread you use.
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👨🍳 More Recipes Using Coffee
If you have leftover iced coffee, don’t let it go to waste! One of my favorite ways to use it is in frozen treats, like the easy coffee popsicles featured in my healthy alternative to ice cream article.
If you’re a fan of chilled coffee drinks, be sure to try my dalgona coffee without sugar. And for another delicious way to enjoy coffee at breakfast, my pumpkin spice latte overnight oats combine cozy fall flavors with a creamy, make-ahead breakfast.
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