ReI created this Cinnamon Swirl French Toast because I don’t really like french toast. I know, I know… that’s practically unheard of and beyond foolish. I think it’s because it tastes too “eggy” to me.
So, I decided to figure out a way to make french toast less eggy and more something else, and by golly, I did it!
Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Recipe
The secret is to take a package of Krusteaz Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake & Muffin Mix, but don’t stay common and make muffins with it.
Nope, not this time. (Although muffins are quite delectable.)
This time, bake it into a loaf, and then thick slice it for a french toast like you’ve never had before.
Kapow!
Naturally, you do still give it a quick dip in an egg wash before griddlin’, but trust me. the flavor is all about the cinnamon, starting with the aroma while it sizzles.
It’ll knock yer socks off!
Once the french toast slices have been cooked, stack them on a plate and top with a spoonful of apple pie filling and some warm maple syrup.
Get crazy and add whipped cream if you need a bigger party! (The party was big enough for me without it.)
Although I made it for a morning breakfast, I saved the leftovers and the night my daughter moved in, it was the first thing she ate. She couldn’t stop talking about it for days.
It’s just that good.
As a Krusteaz ambassador, I’m happy to say that my recipe is featured here on the Krusteaz website, where you can find all the ingredients and directions.
Let me know what you think, and if you were on the fence about french toast before (like I was), this cinnamon swirl french toast recipe could change your life… or something.
Krusteaz Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake & Muffin Mix
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Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Krusteaz Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake & Muffin Mix
- 2/3 cup Water
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Optional: apple pie filling
- Optional: maple syrup
- Optional: powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan. Stir together water, 1 egg and cake mix until moistened. (Batter will be slightly lumpy.) Spoon half of batter into loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon topping over batter. Drop remaining batter in small spoonfuls over the topping layer and spread to pan edge. Sprinkle remaining topping evenly over batter.
- Bake 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. For glass pan, add 5 minutes to bake time. Cool 5-10 minutes before cutting.
- Blend 2 egg whites and milk in a shallow container; set aside. Slice loaf into eight equal pieces. Briefly dip each side of a piece of bread into the egg mixture, then place onto a pre-heated electric griddle or non-stick skillet on stove. When golden brown, flip over and brown the other side. Place on serving plate, and top with apple pie filling, maple syrup and powdered sugar as desired.
Mommy Peach says
I just love French Toast for breakfast and this looks amazing!
kayla says
Love that flavour combo!
LauraFunk says
OMG! I am making this for breakfast next weekend. I have this mix in my pantry right now.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
I love flavored French Toast and this Cinnamon Swirl French Toast just have to make it to our breakfast table next week.
Valerie Remy-Milora says
That looks absolutely delicious and totally decadent! I LOVE cinnamon anything but this is French toast taken to a whole new level! Yum!
Jessica Harlow says
I think this looks fabulous! I’m not much of an eggy french toast liker either so I’d prefer to have something with more flavor and less egg! I’ll going to try this!
Chantal says
Yum this looks absolutely amazing and it is making my stomach growl! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Stephanie R says
Oh my gosh this looks incredible! I have not had french toast in ages, Im now going to be craving this all day!
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
What a great idea for French toast! I actually like the “eggyness” of French toast, but still totally want to give this a try!
Amanda Tempel says
That looks like a really delicious treat for breakfast – I love indulging for breakfast, and would love to try this.
Sarh S says
Such an awesome idea! My kiddos and hubby don’t know my secret of adding cinnamon to the egg mixture for my French Toast, but they all love it and want it all the time!
Amanda says
This looks SO yummy! Love that it’s so easy to make!
Maria says
Oh wow, this looks absolutely delicious! I love anything with apple and cinnamon so this is fantastic – will have to try.
Shann says
I honestly don’t like French toast either. This, however, sounds delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
CourtneyLynne says
Omg your French toast looks amazingly delicious!!! I so need to give your recipe a try!
Lisa Rios says
We love french toast so much & this looks absolutely delicious. Such a healthy recipe with Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake & the combo of Muffin Mix. My kids would love it!
ricci says
Oh my!! This looks amazing and perfect for fall!!
Stephanie says
Wow oh wow! I bet this is amazing! I love cinnamon swirl bread, and sometimes I do turn it into french toast or french toast casserole. But I’ve never made it myself. I love Krusteaz!
HilLesha says
Oh, how scrumptious! I love french toast, but it has been ages and ages since I have had it.
Tatanisha Pitts-Worthey says
Oh wow! I french toast with a delightful twist! These looks seriously yummy. I need to try this very soon!
Colette S says
May I hire you to be my cook Liz?
I would love to taste this yummy dish!
Aimee Smith says
French toast is my favorite food! This recipe looks amazing! I will have to try it this weekend.
Faye Wilkerson says
I love french toast. This looks very delicious. Great way to amp up a classic recipe.
Jennifer Williams says
That looks so good. Kind of like having dessert for breakfast. This might be a Christmas morning breakfast for us!
Ashley says
YUM! You’re killing me here!! That looks amazing!
Franc Ramon says
The french toast looks really tasty. Cinnamon can really add a lot of flavor to your regular toast.
Mia says
Wow! I would never have thought about anything like that and I love both cinnamon rolls AND french toast. Damn.. I want one now.
NORAH says
I love french toast! I usually have it on Sundays as a treat.
Tonya C says
We love the Krusteaz line of products. I could only imagine how yummy this is. I will have to make this for my kids.
Jaime Nicole says
This looks like a great choice to put together for this Sunday morning. I think I can get everyone to the table with something that smells this good!
Nickida says
These look so good. I want to make these now. Thanks for the great recipe.
Shell says
I already love french toast. But this recipe looks like the best around!
Jamsine says
Oh my gosh this looks amazing! I would never have thought to add the fruit to the french toast!
aaronica (the crunchy mommy) says
um. these are insanely delicious looking. i’ve saved this so that i can make these this weekend.
Heather says
Wow! Ok, I have to pick me up some f this tomorrow at the store and make it this weekend! It looks absolutely to die for. I’d be talking about it for days too!
Vera Sweeney says
How have I never thought of french toast like this before! I love this idea I am going to have to try this out.
Elizabeth O. says
Wow! It looks super sweet but I don’t mind! I love sweets anyway. Lol. Thanks for sharing this, I would really love to have this in the morning!
Jamsine says
That looks amazing!!!!! And now I breakfast for dinner 🙂
Shaney Vijendranath says
You literally tortured me with this post! I’m like drooling here for some. Eeeek pregnant woman cravings alert!
Lisa says
Everything about this looks amazing. I love French Toast but there is always room to improve it. I think you have made it even more amazing.
Shell Feis says
That looks AMAZING! I love french toast, it’s my favorite breakfast food.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
Fabulous recipe! I love cinnamon and I love french toast, so this one sounds like a winner to me!
Gabriel says
I love french toast, this is a great idea. Somehow the idea of making it with a good bread never occurred to me.
Emma Spellman says
I make french toast at home quite often especially when I run out of baking powder and everyone wants pancakes. This looks really good and different we will have to try it out soon!
Uplifting Families says
This looks delicious. I haven’t had french toast in a very long time. I need to make some.
Rosey says
I totally get the ‘too eggy’ thing. That’s how I feel about French Toast too. This one looks amazing though. I’d try it.
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
Oh man, that looks incredible! I love me some french toast ANY day of the week! It’d be perfect to bake a pan of this up, then save some extra back for some french toast on the weekend, to surprise the hubs!
Erika says
Wow this French toast looks decadent. Just the thing for a holiday brunch.
Ann B says
I love making French Toast. It is always a great breakfast treat. I will have to try making this recipe.
rika says
Yum…. that looks so yummy! I think this recipe would be perfect for holiday! Keep sharing awesome recipes , Liz! We love it!
Bree says
This looks absolutely incredible! Want to come to my house and make some haha 🙂
Julie says
Oh wow, this sounds like heaven lol. Thank you for sharing this recipe! I will definitely give this one try!
Lynndee says
My husband is a fan of anything cinnamon. He was munching on cinnamon pop tarts this morning actually. He’d be delighted to see that, for sure!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
I love cinnamon myself. I am so going to have to try these myself – yum!
Adriana Martin says
I enjoy a lot Krusteaz products so many good options. This idea of the french toast looks delectable!
Nancy (@spiffykerms) says
YES, finally – less eggy tasting french toast! I BET that one tastes amazing. I actually printed off the recipe for this weekend 🙂
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
Oh my gosh, I would want this for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I’m loving this cinnamon french toast!
Amy Desrosiers says
This recipe is picture perfect and is making me super hungry! I love french toast but this is just way better than the traditional versions.
Carol Bryant says
I love French toast and it is such a yummy way to start the day. We do bigger breakfasts on weekends when we have time to sit together and enjoy a meal like that.
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says
Most everyone in my family loves french toast – except me, mostly for the reason you stated. But if you weren’t a big french toast fan, and you love this, I’m definitely going to try it. Thanks!
Dina says
Really? Look I’m just going to need you to come here and make that for me. I’m hungry. 🙂
Krystal says
You are making me wish I didn’t skip breakfast today. This is so adobrale and delicious!
Jeanine says
Wow this looks and sounds delicious. I love French toast so I’m sure I’d rally enjoy this. It’s one of my faves!
Mykidsguide says
I do not like an eggy french toast, too. My mouth watered upon seeing this. I have to make this!
Annie M says
My favorite childhood cereal with another breakfast item? How yummy!
Ron Leyba says
This is truly a heavenly breakfast. I wish I can try this one out soon! Thanks for sharing this!
Seattle Travel Blogger says
Okay, first of all, I am right there with you… french toast can taste too eggy, and I do not like that!!! I can make it myself without it tasting too eggy, but I never order it out unless I’m willing to not eat breakfast. This idea sounds like all sorts of goodness. Definitely going to try it out!
Jennifer Tammy says
Omgosh, the only thing better than cinnamon swirl crumb cake – cinnamon swirl crumb cake made into french toast! They look delicious!
Ora Lee Gurr says
Krusteaz makes such quality products. I’m still irked that some of the larger stores have stopped carrying their products. The cinnamon swirl French toast sounds like just the thing for any day! I’m not an eggy person, either, so I especially like that it needs just a light dip before cooking.
Pam says
Sounds and looks not only delicious but simple too! Perfect for a quick Sunday breakfast before a busy day.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
So sinfully delicious! My jaw just dropped and I started to salivate at the sight of your pictures. I will have to make something like this myself!
Maureen says
Boy oh boy does this look absolutely wonderfully yummy. When you feel like something super sweet and totally bad for yourself, this is it!
swell conditions says
I think French toast is too eggy too!! Your recipe looks great – thanks!
Courtney says
Whoa nelly this looks delicious. I remember eating Krusteaz blueberry pancakes growing up all the time. This though, this is truly a work of art. I want some NOW. Yum! 🙂
V says
You had me at cinnamon swirl. looks yummy
V says
You had me at cinnamon swirl. looks yummy
Claudette says
This looks very tasty. Will add to my virtual recipe box.
Theresa says
This is simply brilliant! Such an easy way to make cinnamon french toast with less mess!
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
This looks very yummy and something that I’d like to make. The recipe looks easy!
Lisa says
It looks like this would make a great brunch option
Amber NElson says
This looks so amazing. So I am pretty sure I need to make this!
Cathi Crismon says
Ahhhh…. Krusteaz is always making life easier and oh so delicious!! Awsome recipe Liz!
Dawn says
I love french toast! I haven’t had some in so long!
Helene Cohen Bludman says
Oh wow, such awesomeness! My family would be thrilled to have this for breakfast.
Christie says
What a delicious and RICH breakfast! Any cinnamon swirl fan will love this!
Toughcookiemommy says
I love French Toast and have tried it many different ways. My son actually prefers it to pancakes so I have to make this for him.
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
OH MY HEAVENS!! Fresh baked cinnamon swirl french toast is SUCH a great idea! I would win mom of the year with this dish for sure!
Emily says
Ooo this looks so good! I bet it smells amazing early in the morning. 🙂
Lorane says
I love French Toast .. they are so easy to make. I like what you did by adding that Cinnamon Swirl. Great Photos , they really brought the post to life
Shauna says
You know, I actually just picked this box up last week, but have yet to make it. I was hoping it would be delicious and your photos and post tell me I need to make this ASAP 🙂
Lady Lilith says
Nice. Looks like a great fall breakfast. Perfect for back to school.
Ashley Sears says
That is a brilliant use of a mix to make it soething yummy and healthy. I am totally trying this!
Chubskulit Rose says
Wow, this looks like a great breakfast meal! My husband love making french toast for our kids.
204 Park says
Oh mah gad, excuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard! lol
lisa @bitesforbabies says
My kids absolutely love french toast!! I often stuff the two pieces with cream cheese and fresh strawberries.
Dogvills says
That looks so yummy and I am suddenly craving for a French toast. Breakfast tomorrow will be French Toast!
Heather lawrence says
Sneaky sneaky!
Love this idea so much I am going to snag it and make some this weekend 🙂
Looks delicious!
Lois Alter Mark says
Well, I know what I’ll be having for breakfast tomorrow morning now. And I know what I’ll be dreaming about tonight 🙂
Mistee Dawn says
Yum! That looks so good! To be honest, I do not like french toast either. But I would definitely eat this!
ewhatley says
I love French toast and I love Krusteaz. I put cinnamon and a little almond extract in my batter but this recipe will definitely be added to my recipe box.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Oh my goodness both of these look amazing! My family would enjoy both I am sure!
tara pittman says
I am now hungry for french toast. Just had a tooth pulled and I cant eat just yet.
Valerie says
I love french toast. It is one of my favorite breakfast meals. This absolutely looks incredible.
Milena says
I pinned this one! This looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it!
Felicita Moncada says
YUMMM! We have french toast for breakfast last weekend but it did not come close to your delicious recipe! Wow! I think we need some breakfast for dinner tomorrow!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
Liz this is so pretty! I too find French Toast can be a bit eggy. Don’t love that. This would be a perfect fall recipe especially with the cinnamon.
Marcie W. says
Oh heck yes! I actually love french toast but would choose this version over the standard stuff ANY day! The apples go great with fall too.
coolchillmom says
that looks so amazingly good! I also think regular French toast is a bit eggy. totally trying out your recipe
Amber Edwards says
Now that is a delicious way to make french toast! Oh my goodness, what a brilliant idea for a cinnamon swirl french toast. I can taste it now!
Elizabeth @ Being MVP says
Wow this looks amazing! I really love French Toast.
Terri Beavers says
This looks amazing. I always make our french toast with cinnamon raisin bread so I know already we’d love this a lot. Thanks for sharing, I’ve just got to try this.
Pam says
Okay, this sounds amazing! And so perfect for fall, which is just right around the corner.
Inspiring Kitchen says
That looks delicious! I love anything cinnamon. Great for entertaining too as a dessert.
Joely Smith says
THANK YOU! I do not like my french toast too eggy either and my grandmother’s was also super eggy! This is how I leaned to make it so mine tend to be overly eggy as well. I love the Krusteaz brand by the way – I am so going to try this out!
Diana Villa says
That french toast looks so delicious, I’m hungry already lol, I can’t wait to try your recipe 😀
Penelope says
You’ve done it again! This sounds like a little bit of cinnamon heaven. I can’t wait to try it.
Crystal says
That is perfection on a plate. I love French Toast, but not for the egg factor. I want to fill up with cinnamon or other yummy flavors. I can’t wait to try this one.
Jennifer B says
Wow this sounds fabulous and easy to whip up too! My family loves french toast and I know this recipe would be a keeper!
Jennifer says
I have never hard of that crumble before! It looks delicious and the perfect topping to a coffee cake!
Sicorra@NotNowMomsBusy says
That looks so perfect. I love cinnamon, and I love French toast too.
Tamara says
I think I agree with you – I’m not much of a French toast fan, although I do love eggs. That said, this recipe would make me very happy!
Autumn says
This recipe looks absolutely delicious!!!! This is definitely one my husband will love and I’ll have to make!
Kam Kay says
Yummmm! This looks so good, melt in your mouth french toast.
Catherine S says
This looks and sounds yummy. It will make a great Sunday morning breakfast. Thanks for the recipe.
Alli says
Now, THIS is my kind of breakfast or brunch or breakfast for dinner. Muffins are good, but you took that mix to a whole new level. Looks divine!
Crystal says
It’s awesome that you can make a muffin hack with the mix. I need to try that!
Alicia says
This looks so good. I love french toast.
Diane says
Sounds like a winner for breakfast. The apple pie filling with it sounds delicious!
Patty says
That is such a brilliant idea! It looks amazing – I’ll bet it’s so delicious. I might just have to try it.
Crystal says
Genius to use the muffin mix to make bread for french toast. My family’s favorite part of french toast is all the cinnamon I add to the egg batter. I know my family is going to love this recipe!! Thanks 🙂
lisa says
The cinnamon swirl french toast looks so delicious. I love cinnamon and french toast. What a fabulous combination. I could go for some right now!
Mandie says
This looks so amazing. I bet it smelled good too. I’m going to pick up a box and make it for our Sunday breakfast.
Rachel Mouton says
This looks yummy! I am definitely going to try this for my kids 🙂
maria @closetohome says
I would have never thought to toast the cinnamon bread like that. I am sure it was delicious.
susan says
Ohhh this looks yummy! We love cinnamon and this version of french toast looks amazing. I will have to make this for my family this weekend!
Sarah Bailey says
Oh my goodness this sounds amazing – I would definitely love to tuck in to some. x
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
My mom always made eggy French toast, so I like it that way. My kids complain every time I make it like that LOL. I will have to make this for them and see if they like it – I bet they will.
Melissa Pezza says
That looks like the best breakfast ever! I think it’s total genius to use a cinnamon bread like this as a base fro French Toast. Yummy!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Agreed. I never thought of doing it, but it’s really a brilliant idea.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
This has got to be one of the best ideas I’ve ever seen for French toast! Talk about doing it up!
Debra says
What a delicious looking breakfast. It would be so delish to have on a cool, crisp fall day – a good one to make for a family breakfast!
Rebecca Bryant says
OMg we love Krusteaz products. I am so trying this for breakfast tomorrow.
Amanda || Growing Up Madison says
It does look super delicious and I love Krusteaz products. I think I”ll have to look for this.
Dawn says
That looks fantastic! You know, I’m the opposite when it comes to egg, so I would let that bad boy get good and soggy first. LOL.
Jeanette says
Ok that is just an awesome idea!! I would have never thought of doing something like this! I just use boring ol’ bread! I will be using this recipe next time!
Jennifer says
That looks amazing! I’ve never thought of making French toast with anything other than bread before. Yummo!
Mykidsguide says
Oh wow, that looks so delicious! I also don’t like it when my French Toast is too Eggy.
Daisy says
I’ve tried the Krusteaz cookie mixes, but I haven’t tried this mix yet. This sounds amazing for French Toast!
Yona Williams says
I know EXACTLY what you mean about an ‘eggy’ French Toast…I hate that! I would always tell my Mom to make mine ‘dry’ and if you can’t, I don’t care if you flatten it until it’s dry. When I go to a restaurant, I hold my breath when ordering it because I don’t want it to ‘eggy.’ Your recipe looks good!