Girl, let me tell you about this breakfast snack that’s been living rent-free in my head! If you’re anything like me, you need something quick, delicious, and totally Instagram-worthy to start your day. These Maple-Pecan French Toast Bites are about to be your new breakfast bestie.
Picture this: bite-sized pieces of pillowy brioche bread, dipped in a vanilla-cinnamon custard, fried to golden perfection, and rolled in a maple-pecan sugar coating that’ll make your taste buds dance! Trust me, these little morsels of heaven are so good, you might not want to share (but you totally should, because sharing is caring, right?).
What You’ll Need:
– 1 loaf brioche bread, cubed
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– Pinch of salt
– 1 cup crushed pecans
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup maple sugar (or brown sugar)
– Butter for frying
Okay, ladies (and gents), here’s how we make the magic happen:
1. Cut your brioche into 1-inch cubes. Don’t stress if they’re not perfect – we’re going for rustic chic here!
1. Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. This is your custard mixture, and it’s about to transform that bread into something spectacular.
1. Mix your crushed pecans with both sugars in a separate bowl. This is going to be our heavenly coating!
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1. Now for the fun part! Dip each bread cube in the custard mixture (don’t let them swim too long, just a quick dunk).
1. Heat some butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add your soaked bread cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
1. While they’re still warm, roll these babies in your pecan-sugar mixture. The warmth helps the coating stick better – genius, right?
Serve these cuties warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, or if you’re feeling extra fancy, add a dollop of whipped cream. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or let’s be honest – midnight snacking (I won’t judge!).
Pro tip: Make extra because these disappear FAST! I once made these for a brunch party, and my friend Sarah literally hid some in her purse to take home. Yes, they’re THAT good! 🤣
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Happy cooking, besties! Let’s slay this breakfast game together! 💁♀️✨
