Easy French Toast for One (10 Minutes)

A touch of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla make these simple French toast for one as close to perfect as it perfect gets. Even better, this classic single-serve recipe takes just 10 minutes to make.

I just plain and simple adore French toast. Perhaps it's because it was one of those breakfasts that was such a big part of my childhood... French toast equaled fond Sunday morning memories sitting around the breakfast table sharing carefree wishes and dreams, and syrup. 🙂 So I knew I had to publish my tried and tested version of this timeless and classic breakfast.

🌿 Ingredients

Feel free to substitute brown sugar with white sugar, and use any kind of milk or plant milk you'd like.

Pro tip: You'll want to use bread that's been warmed to room temperature in order it to soak up the egg mixture better, and if it's on the stale side, even better! Alternatively, you can pop the slices into the microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds or until they are just warm.

See recipe card below for exact quantities.

⚙️ Equipment recommendation

This French toast recipe is made on the stovetop; a medium skillet (affiliate link) is perfect for two large French toast.

🥧 Serving suggestions

Classic French toast goes well alongside any other breakfast or brunch fare such as scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries or fresh fruit.

Traditional French toast toppings include butter and maple syrup, but you could also consider topping with a dusting of powdered sugar, some whipped cream or whipped yogurt (my favorite!), or fresh seasonal fruit.

🍳 Recipe

Easy French Toast for One (10 Minutes)

Allison Campbell

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This simple French toast recipe is golden and fluffy with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla. A perfect single-serve breakfast or brunch treat.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 352

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 large eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar or white sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pinch sea salt
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 2 slices bread or gluten-free bread, warmed to room temperature (see notes)

Toppings (optional):

• maple syrup
• butter
• powdered sugar
• fresh orange slices or berries
• whipped cream or whipped yogurt

Equipment

• large mixing bowl
• whisk
• medium skillet
• metal spatula

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Method

 

1. Crack the egg into a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Then add the milk and vanilla and whisk again. Add the sugar, cinnamon and salt to the batter and whisk once more until everything is well combined.
   1 large eggs, ¼ cup milk, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, pinch sea salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt a quarter of the butter to coat the bottom of the pan. Use a spatula to push the butter around if necessary. Submerge each slice of bread into the egg mixture and flip once or twice to make sure they are nice and saturated. Cook French toast for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through.
   2 teaspoons unsalted butter, 2 slices bread
3. Serve immediately with fresh fruit, syrup, butter or anything else you love to top French toast with.

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 14gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 361mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 621IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Bread: Make sure to warm your bread to room temperature so that it can soak up the batter better, or microwave it at 50% power for 30 seconds or so until just warm. Tip: slightly stale bread works best because it absorbs the egg mixture without falling apart.

Gluten free: Look for thick-sliced gluten free bread as "regular" gluten-free bread is typically much smaller and thinner. I tested Canyon Bakehouse Heritage Style Whole Grain gluten free bread for this recipe and it worked well.

Meal prep: You can whisk the egg mixture the night before and store it in the fridge for an even faster morning.

Storage: Homemade French toast will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 2 days, or in individual bags in the freezer for up to 2 months. You can rewarm them directly in the microwave or toaster oven; no need to thaw first.

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