Dave's Killer Bread french toast is one of the easiest ideas for making a fun and healthy breakfast! Whole grains and and simple ingredients make this easy french toast kid-friendly and super delicious in just about 15 minutes!
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If you are a fan of breakfast on the sweeter rather than savory side, french toast is a must! Dave's Killer Bread french toast is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm looking for a sweet breakfast recipe that is healthy!
This bread is a staple in our house thanks to it's great ingredients and whole grains, it's always in our pantry. It's versatile to use in lots of recipes like this one!
Try this recipe when you're not making dairy-free cinnamon rolls, oat flour pancakes, baked protein oatmeal or protein blueberry muffins - a few more of our healthy and sweet breakfast recipes!
⭐ Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Healthy twist on a kid-friendly favorite! This healthy french toast is a great recipe for getting more whole grains into your breakfast.
- Easy & quick. Just a few ingredients and can be made in just 15 minutes.
- Customizable. You can air fry it, make it into a casserole or on the stove top. Lots of topping ideas other than maple syrup - see the list below!
🥘 Ingredients & Substitutions
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Dave's Killer Bread - Look for the bread that has the thick slices, not the thin sliced version. There is also the "raisin the roof" version that can be used to make cinnamon raisin french toast. Stores like Aldi carry their own brand of bread similar to Dave's that may also be substituted. To make gluten free, use gluten free bread such as Schar Gluten Free or BFree.
- Almond Milk - Oat milk or any other plant based milk works. You can also make this recipe using 2% milk if you prefer.
- Eggs: to make vegan replace eggs with three flax eggs.
- Coconut sugar: cane or brown sugar may also be used. You could also use monk fruit sweetener to make it with no sugar.
- Cinnamon: substitute pumpkin spice for cinnamon or omit if preferred.
🔪 How to Make This Recipe
Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe with the best results. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.
Stove Top Instructions
- Heat a griddle or a skillet over medium heat. Coat with either coconut oil or butter.
- While griddle heats, add eggs, one half of the coconut sugar and the almond milk to a large bowl and whisk them together. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Dip bread into egg mixture, coating both sides but not completely soaking the bread. Place bread onto heated griddle and allow each side to cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove to a plate and add toppings.
Air Fryer Instructions
Make air fryer french toast with healthy whole grain bread. Follow these easy instructions to get delicious crisp outsides and a warm and delicious inside.
- Follow preparation directions for the stove top method through soaking the bread.
- Place prepared bread slices onto air fryer basket and air fry at 380F for 4-5 minutes per side.
Oven Instructions
- Make Dave's Killer Bread french toast casserole by cutting bread into 1-inch chunks and soaking bread in egg/sugar/cinnamon mixture for a few minutes.
- Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes, covered with foil.
💭 Expert Tips
- Topping Ideas: Toppings other than syrup like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or other fresh fruit are a great way to add in even more nutrition to your breakfast. Of course you can with maple syrup or try a drizzle of Nutella, peanut butter or nut butter or even mini chocolate chips.
- To add more protein, add in 1 scoop of collagen peptides or your favorite protein powder.
- Storage: Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the microwave or the air fryer. Microwave for 30 seconds per side or air fry at 350F for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
- Freezer: Prepare recipe as written then allow pieces to cool completely. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single row and allow pieces to freezer before transferring to a freezer-safe container. Use within 3 months.
- Make Ahead: Dave's Killer Bread french toast may be made ahead into a casserole and refrigerated overnight - see oven instructions for how to make casserole.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Make sure you are selecting the thick slice version, not the thin sliced. This will help to keep the structure.
The trick is to get the bread coated but not soaked. If the bread is too soaked then it will have a harder time getting a crispy outside. Generally 1 minute of soaking per side will work, but keep and eye on it and adjust if necessary.
Also, make sure your griddle is hot enough, but not too hot to get a crispy outside crust.
Dave's Killer Bread French Toast
Ingredients
- 6 slices Dave's Killer Bread thick slices
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar divided
- ⅓ cup almond milk add slowly until desired texture is achieved
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat a griddle or a skillet over medium heat. Coat with either coconut oil or butter.
- While griddle heats, add eggs, one half of the coconut sugar and the almond milk to a large bowl and whisk them together. Sprinkle with cinnamon and the rest of the sugar.3 large eggs, ⅓ cup coconut sugar, ⅓ cup almond milk, cinnamon
- Dip bread into egg mixture, coating both sides but not completely soaking the bread. Place bread onto heated griddle and allow each side to cook for about 3-5 minutes.6 slices Dave's Killer Bread
- Remove to a plate and add toppings.
Notes
- Topping Ideas: Toppings other than syrup like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or other fresh fruit are a great way to add in even more nutrition to your breakfast. Of course you can with maple syrup or try a drizzle of Nutella, peanut butter or nut butter or even mini chocolate chips.
- To add more protein, add in 1 scoop of collagen peptides or your favorite protein powder.
- Storage: Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the microwave or the air fryer. Microwave for 30 seconds per side or air fry at 350F for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
- Freezer: Prepare recipe as written then allow pieces to cool completely. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single row and allow pieces to freezer before transferring to a freezer-safe container. Use within 3 months.
- Make Ahead: May be made ahead into a casserole and refrigerated overnight - see oven instructions for how to make casserole.
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Lori says
What do you do with the other half of the sugar?
Lyndsey says
Apologies Lori, I missed adding that to the recipe card. I will update it now. You sprinkle it over top of the bread before cooking it.