How to Make the Perfect Cereal Milk French Toast
American · Easy · 30 min · 4 servings
Thick brioche slices soaked in nostalgic cereal infused milk for a playful twist on classic French toast. The result is a sweet custardy breakfast that tastes like childhood in every bite.
Why this recipe works
This Cereal Milk French Toast recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 30 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 430 calories with 12g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups fruity corn cereal such as Froot Loops
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 slices thick cut brioche bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the Cereal Milk
Combine whole milk and cereal in a bowl and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain the milk through a fine mesh sieve pressing on the cereal to extract all the flavor. Discard the soggy cereal.
Step 2: Make the Custard
Whisk the cereal milk together with eggs sugar vanilla extract and cinnamon in a shallow baking dish until fully combined and smooth.
Step 3: Soak the Bread
Dip each slice of brioche into the custard mixture letting it soak for 30 seconds per side. Do not soak for too long or the bread will fall apart in the pan.
Step 4: Cook the French Toast
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each soaked slice for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5: Serve and Top
Serve immediately topped with maple syrup whipped cream and a handful of fresh dry cereal for crunch.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- brioche bread → challah or Texas toast
- fruity corn cereal → Cocoa Puffs or Cinnamon Toast Crunch
- whole milk → oat milk for a dairy free version
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Soaking the bread too long causes it to become too saturated and fall apart while cooking
- Cooking on too high heat burns the outside before the custard inside is set
- Skipping the steeping step results in plain French toast without the cereal flavor
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 430 calories, 12g protein, 62g carbs, 16g fat, 1g fiber.
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