Give that boring bowl of cereal a serious face lift by turning it into captain crunch french toast. Whether you are sick of plain cereal or you value the roof of your mouth you'll love this french toast recipe. It's super easy, kid approved, and crispy as heck!
What makes this captain crunch french toast so amazing!?
Anyone else out there with kids begging for cereal on the daily, even though it barely fills them up? If I cave in, I kid you not, they'd be hungry again in ten minutes. Of course, without fail I am headed back to the kitchen to bang my head against the wall. If you can relate to this at all then maybe it's time to elevate that cereal into something a little more nutritious and filling--like this captain crunch french toast recipe.
If you aren't into captain crunch (how did you even get here) then consider trying this cinnamon toast crunch french toast recipe instead. While we're on the subject of experimentation, make sure to read through the tips and tricks section for some variations and helpful hints.
Grocery list
- Captain crunch cereal
- Large Eggs
- Whole Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon
- Butter
- Whole Wheat Bread
Tips, Tricks, and Modifications
Can I bake this in the oven?
Turn your oven to bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Place the coated bread into a single layer on your prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
How to get a perfectly golden brown crust?
Most importantly, DO NOT put the heat too high. It's best to keep the temperature lower to get that perfectly golden brown crust you're looking for. Keep the temperature at a medium-low heat. Also, make sure you coat the pan really well with butter before cooking to help form an evenly crispy crust.
Topping ideas
- Maple Syrup
- Icing Sugar
- Maple/ Cinnamon Sugar
- Berries
- Caramel or Butterscotch
- Whipped Cream
- Butter
Freezing instructions
Whats better than having captain crunch french toast today? Having captain crunch french toast tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day...
Store in a freezer safe container or bag separating each layer with parchment paper to avoid freezing together. Freeze for up to 6 months.
To defrost: defrost on a microwave safe plate and heat on high for 5-7 minutes. Reheat on the stove or in a toaster oven to restore the crispiness. I prefer a toaster oven because, less dishes!
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Recipe
Captain Crunch French Toast
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups Captain Crunch Cereal
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cup Whole Milk
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 6 slices Whole Wheat Bread
- Butter or Margarine for cooking
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl beat the eggs, vanilla, and milk with a fork until they are well combined and runny. Set aside.
- Pour the cereal into a ziplock bag, seal and smash with a rolling pin. Get that anger out and smash the cereal to however fine of a texture you desire. Add in the cinnamon and mix. Pour onto a plate and set aside.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-low heat and melt a generous amount of butter or margarine into the pan.
- Coat each piece of bread evenly on both sides with the egg mixture and then coat it with the captain crunch crust. Place the coated bread into the greased pan in a single layer and cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Top with maple syrup, berries, whipped cream or caramel. Store for up to 4 days in the fridge or up to 6 months in the freezer.
Step by step instructions for captain crunch french toast [with pictures]
Step 1:
In a medium sized bowl beat the eggs, vanilla, and milk with a fork until they are well combined and runny. Set aside.
Step 2:
Pour the cereal into a ziplock bag, seal and smash with a rolling pin. Get that anger out and smash the cereal to however fine of a texture you desire. Add in the cinnamon and mix. Pour onto a plate and set aside.
Step 3:
Heat a large frying pan over medium-low heat and melt a generous amount of butter or margarine into the pan. Coat each piece of bread evenly on both sides with the egg mixture and then coat it with the captain crunch crust. Place the coated bread into the greased pan in a single layer and cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
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