Best 6 Crunchy Granola French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable breakfast or brunch experience with our Crunchy Granola French Toast, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring a crispy granola crust, soft and fluffy interior, and a sweet, nutty flavor, this dish is a perfect way to start your day. Accompanied by a variety of delectable toppings and sauces, including fresh berries, maple syrup, and creamy yogurt, this recipe offers endless possibilities for customization to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer a classic or a more adventurous flavor profile, our Crunchy Granola French Toast is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH MAPLE SYRUP AND GRANOLA



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This is a recipe that I developed while feeding a group for a Sunday brunch. It can be made the night before; it will pick up a more intense flavor.

Provided by Les Mosko

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 9h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 pound) loaf challah bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick
4 eggs
1 quart half-and-half cream
½ cup orange juice
½ cup white sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup granola cereal
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay the bread slices into the prepared baking dish in 2 layers. Beat eggs, half-and-half cream, orange juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl until smooth, and pour over the bread. With a large spoon, press the bread down into the egg mixture so all the bread becomes soaked with the mixture.
  • Sprinkle the granola evenly over the casserole, and drizzle with maple syrup and melted butter. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  • About 1 hour before serving, remove the casserole from the refrigerator, and take off the plastic wrap. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn oven temperature up to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake the casserole until browned, about 15 more minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 131.3 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 249.8 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

CRUNCHY GRANOLA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups rolled oats
2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, or slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper and reserve.
  • Combine brown sugar and water in a 4-cup microwave proof glass measuring cup or bowl. Place in microwave on high for 5 minutes and cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from microwave, add vanilla extract and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, and brown sugar syrup mixture. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Spread the granola onto cookie sheets and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden and crunchy.
  • When the mixture comes out of the oven, it is still very pliable. You may choose to add in dried fruit as a finishing touch at this time. When granola has cooled completely, store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 4.6 grams, Protein 7.3 grams

CRUNCHY ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 orange
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups cornflakes, crumbled
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 loaf challah, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup warm maple syrup
Ground cinnamon, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Zest the orange and set aside. Working over a medium bowl, segment the orange; squeeze the juice from the remaining orange membranes.
  • Whisk the eggs, orange zest, milk, cinnamon and orange juice in a baking dish or shallow bowl. Add the cornflakes and bacon to another baking dish and toss together. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture and let them soak for 1 minute.
  • While the bread is soaking, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter on the griddle pan or skillet.
  • Working with one slice of bread at a time, let the excess egg mixture drip off and then dredge the bread in the cornflake mixture. Add the bread to the griddle, carefully placing as many slices of bread as can comfortably fit without touching too much (it's OK if the edges need to touch a little). You can dredge the bread, transfer it to an unlined baking sheet and hold for 5 minutes while one batch is cooking.
  • Cook on one side, rotating occasionally, until the bottom is golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until it is equally browned, another 2 minutes. Transfer the slices to the prepared baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you complete the next batches. Repeat the cooking process, melting 2 tablespoons of butter for each batch.
  • When all of the French toast is cooked and you are ready to serve, gently stir together the maple syrup and orange segments, making sure not to break up the segments. Spoon the syrup over the French toast and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.

CRUNCHY BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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This is a great alternative to regular French toast. My husband and kids love it!

Provided by Dana R

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups corn flakes cereal, crushed
4 slices bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl; dip toast into egg mixture and press into crushed corn flakes until coated. Arrange coated toast in a single layer in a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 188.4 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 625.9 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

CRUNCHY GRANOLA



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This crisp, lightly sweet mixture is great just eaten out of hand or as an ice cream topping. My husband and I grow wheat, barley and canola.-Lorna Jacobsen, Arrowwood, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup salted sunflower kernels
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the honey, oil and brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. , In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, coconut, sesame seeds and sunflower kernels. Add honey mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread onto two ungreased baking pans. , Bake at 300° for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in raisins. Bake 10 minutes longer. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1148 calories, Fat 57g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 158g carbohydrate (95g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CRUNCHY FRENCH TOAST



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This light version of classic French toast is perfect for quick meals or Sunday brunches. My kids love it, and so do I! -Barbara Arnold, Spokane, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large eggs
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup frosted cornflakes, crushed
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup sliced almonds
8 slices whole wheat bread
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and salt until blended. In another shallow bowl, toss cornflakes with oats and almonds., Heat a griddle coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture, then in cereal mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on griddle; toast 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For a crispier granola topping, use a thicker slice of bread.
  • If you don't have any maple syrup, you can use another type of sweetener, such as honey or agave nectar.
  • To make the granola ahead of time, simply store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
  • You can also use your favorite type of granola in this recipe.
  • To make a vegan version of this recipe, use plant-based milk and butter.

Conclusion:

This crunchy granola French toast is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch recipe. It's perfect for using up leftover granola, and it's also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit. With its sweet and crunchy granola topping, this French toast is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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