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Weekend Brunch: French Toast Kabobs

January 10, 2014 By Lena

If you frequent the Twitter Party circuit (and if you don’t, you’re missing out!) I’m really hoping you caught our #EggcellentEggs Twitter Party before the holidays. Because if you did, chances are, you’ve already made this portrait of deliciousness at least once. Three words: French Toast Kabobs.

It’s just one of the scrumptious brunch recipes you’ll find at eggs.ca, and is quite possibly the perfect meal for a late Sunday morning in winter. The trick is to use thick-sliced bread – or better yet, buy unsliced bread and slice it yourself (or ask to have it sliced at the bakery or grocery store). You’ll want the slices to be about 1-inch thickness. Day-old bread is best for French toast; when dipped in the egg mixture, it will hold its shape and absorb just the right amount of eggy goodness.

3 eggs
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
4 (1-inch) thick slices day-old whole grain bread
3 medium bananas
18 strawberries
3/4 cup fruit-flavoured or vanilla yogurt

1. Whisk eggs and cinnamon in shallow bowl until blended. Whisk in milk and vanilla.

2. Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.

3. Dip one slice of bread at a time into egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Remove from egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Place bread on hot skillet. Cook until bottom is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn over and cook other side until browned.

4. Remove bread from skillet and place on cutting board. Cut each slice into three equal strips, then each strip into three cubes. Cut each banana into six slices.

5. Thread a cube of bread onto 8-inch wooden skewer. Alternately add fruit and bread so skewer has three bread cubes and three portions of fruit. Repeat with remaining bread cubes and fruit, making 12 skewers. Serve with yogurt for dipping.

Variations:

• Use the bread of your choice (e.g. white, raisin, sourdough).
• Omit cinnamon; use chocolate milk instead of white milk.
• Drizzle kabobs with maple syrup, fruit syrup or chocolate sauce.
• Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over both sides of French toast before cutting into cubes.
• Sprinkle kabobs with icing sugar.

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: #EggcellentEggs, brunch recipes, Egg Farmers of Canada

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  1. Rosie

    January 10, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Wow, what a great way to jazz up French toast! It is fancy enough for company, and now that it could be considered finger food by the little ones, much “tastier,” too!

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      Couldn’t have said it better, Rosie – you’re absolutely right!

  2. angie smith

    January 10, 2014 at 11:04 am

    my kids would LOVE this… must try!

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      Please do, Angie!

  3. DebH

    January 10, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Great way to serve up French Toast and the added fruits are a nice addition.

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Love that it makes it a finger food!

  4. Tooth Fairy

    January 10, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    Wow, what a really fun and unique way to serve up some breakie! ☺

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Agreed! Plus, perfect for bigger crowds!

  5. Flora M

    January 10, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    That sounds yummy – nice way to lighten up the French Toast (I find it heavy on its own) :) Recipe/idea scooped :)

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Thanks Flora – let me know if you try it! We just had it this morning!

  6. Tammy S

    January 10, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    What a neat idea! I love this recipe! My kids love french toast so this would be a huge winner at our house. I wish I hadn’t missed the twitter party. Sounds like some great recipes.

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      Be sure to check out the eggs website, Tammy – SO MUCH yummy food!

  7. Parent Club

    January 10, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    LOVE this!

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      Thanks Caroline!

  8. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    January 10, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    This looks and sounds amazing, going to try this out Sunday for brunch!! Thanks for the recipe!

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      You’re welcome Judy! Hope you loved it!

  9. Athena

    January 10, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    This looks so good!!

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      It IS good, Athena – it’s divine!

  10. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    January 10, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    sounds really good, it would be a dessert too!

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      YES! With a little maple ice cream, of course!

  11. Janet W.

    January 11, 2014 at 7:33 am

    What an exciting way for our family to eat! Delicious!

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      It definitely makes french toast more fun!

  12. Mom

    January 11, 2014 at 8:27 am

    Now that sounds yummy! Looking forward to trying this recipe tomorrow!

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      Great! Let me know if you love it!

  13. loriag

    January 11, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I am sure those taste as good as they look!

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      They are soooo good Lori!

  14. Darlene Schuller

    January 11, 2014 at 9:31 am

    Yay! Sunday breakfast!! This looks fabulous Lena, I never would’ve thought of something so simple so easy! I am not artistically inclined in anyway.. not crafts not food and certainly not fashion, thank heavens I have you! :)

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      Hahaha, thankfully, this recipe is SO easy and always comes out a winner, thanks to the colourful fruit!

  15. Stephanie LaPlante

    January 11, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    What a great idea! Delicious and looks super fancy.

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:35 pm

      You bet – perfect for larger crowds!

  16. Nicole W.

    January 11, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Yummy, these look delicious! I love French toast. Clever idea to use chocolate milk instead of white!

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:35 pm

      I know! I haven’t tried it yet because I love cinnamon so much!

  17. Doreen Lamoureux

    January 12, 2014 at 9:58 am

    Thanks for the recipe. Now I am craving. Guess what I will be making soon. I love your idea very much. Makes it fun even for adults and so healthy. :) :)

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      Yes, especially swapping sugary syrup for yogurt!

  18. Suzanne G

    January 12, 2014 at 10:34 am

    What a great idea to serve for brunch and I know my grandkids will love this when I make it next time they come to visit.

    • Lena

      January 12, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      Please do try it out, Suzanne!

  19. Teresa Claire

    January 12, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    This looks really good! I made eggs and sausages for brunch today. I served plain yoghurt with bananas and slivered almonds. I will make this for next Sunday. Thank you for the recipe and great pictures.

    • Lena

      January 16, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      Ah, that sounds divine! Great job Teresa!

  20. Melinda L.

    January 12, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    French toast kabobs?! who would have thought?! sounds delicious, would have to try that some weekend!

    • Lena

      January 16, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      Please do! So easy and so good!

  21. Wanda Tracey

    January 12, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    This is a snazzy way to make french toast.I love this new twist on it because the little ones can just eat it with their fingers.I think whatever foods fall into that category become their favorites and further more it’s awesome because it’s also healthy for them.Thank you for the great idea.

    • Lena

      January 16, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      You’re welcome Wanda – and you’re right, the finger food aspect definitely helps!

  22. Victoria Ess

    January 12, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    This is such a creative simple way to fancy up french toast! Love it!!

    • Lena

      January 16, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      Thanks Victoria!

  23. Jo-Anne Pfoh

    January 12, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    I love mixing things up thanks for the post

    • Lena

      January 16, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      You’re welcome, enjoy!

  24. Jenn

    January 15, 2014 at 2:23 am

    What a neat idea! Great presentation as well!

    • Lena

      January 16, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      I agree Jenn! The whole family will love it!

  25. Angela Cash

    January 15, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    This is a fantastic presentation for French Toast! I am always looking for new ways to make meals fun & nutritious for the kids and since they love kabobs on the BBQ, I am sure they would enjoy this. Thanks for the inspiration!

    • Lena

      January 16, 2014 at 1:12 pm

      You’re very welcome – enjoy!!

  26. patricia

    January 20, 2014 at 10:40 am

    awesome idea! I’m going to have to try this tomorrow – I’ve been craving french toast for awhile now!

    • Lena

      February 9, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      Enjoy Patricia!

  27. Tammy M

    January 20, 2014 at 10:41 am

    Yummy! Must try these!

    • Lena

      February 9, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      Yes! You must!

  28. alesha

    January 20, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    Food on a stick…can’t get any better than this in my kids eyes!

    • Lena

      February 9, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      Hahaha it’s true!

  29. Leigh-Ann Murphy

    January 28, 2014 at 4:15 am

    My niece would love this and she could help make them!Great idea =)

    • Lena

      February 9, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      Thanks Leigh-Ann!

  30. MrDisco

    January 28, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    that looks incredibly yummy

    • Lena

      February 9, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      Thanks!

  31. Sarah

    January 31, 2014 at 11:33 pm

    Everything tastes better as a kabob! Really though, these look yummy. I think I will have to try them. :)

    • Lena

      February 9, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      Please do Sarah!

  32. Jason

    February 1, 2014 at 7:53 am

    This would be a hit with our little guy, I’m going to give it a try seeing as we have everything needed. Great way to make breakfast fun and fancy. Great post Lena :)

    • Lena

      February 9, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      Thanks so much Jason!

  33. MrDisco

    February 1, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    OOoh you could drizzle maple syrup over it. mmmmmm

  34. Janice Cournoyer

    February 2, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    Tried this and the Grand kids loved it!!

    • Lena

      February 9, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Love! Thanks for the feedback Janice!

  35. Nicole H

    February 3, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    What a great idea! We’ll have to give try this next Sunday for brunch, along side with the kids favorite drink…Strawberry Banana fruit smoothies.
    You can never have enough strawberries and bananas! LOL Thanks for posting!

    • Lena

      February 9, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      That sounds divine Nicole!

  36. Susan T.

    February 15, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    Such a great presentation! I bet kids would love them!

    • Lena

      February 15, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      They do Susan! Such an awesome finger food!

  37. Suzie M

    February 22, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    My little guys would love these—anytime

    • Lena

      February 23, 2014 at 6:19 am

      We’re making them this morning :)

  38. Janet

    February 24, 2014 at 9:53 am

    This is such a cute idea!

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      It is! Enjoy!

  39. Vesper

    February 25, 2014 at 9:48 am

    This looks wonderful though I would omit the cinnamon as I can only eat that in a curry

  40. francine

    February 25, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    I have to get hubby to make this. maybe get him to make chocolate covered strawberries and bananas first. better yet a chocolate covered fruit kabob.

  41. kathy downey

    August 28, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    I served these awhile back at a family brunch and they certainly served well!

  42. Debbie White Beattie

    June 16, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    I love this recipe and especially that you use whole grain bread and the fruit would make it a favorite with kids and adults

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