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Cinnamon French Toast Fingers

December 9, 2025
By Amaya
2 min read
Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
Best for ages 1-2 years

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Cinnamon French Toast Fingers

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Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings
1 serving (4 sticks)
Difficulty
Easy

Soft and easy-to-gum French toast sticks flavored with cinnamon, perfect for little hands and tummies. A nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack!

Ingredients

All ingredients needed for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers arranged on a clean surface
  • 1 slice soft whole grain bread (low sodium, no seeds)
  • 1 egg yolk (or 1 small whole egg)
  • 2 tablespoons breast milk, formula, or whole milk
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon butter or oil

Instructions

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Prep the Bread: If the bread has a crust, trim the very edges to make it softer for baby. This prevents choking hazards.

Step 1: **Prep the Bread:** If the bread has a crust, trim the very edges to make it softer for baby. This p for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
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Cut into Strips: Cut the bread slice into approximately 4 finger-width strips. These are easy for baby to hold.

Step 2: **Cut into Strips:** Cut the bread slice into approximately 4 finger-width strips. These are easy fo for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
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Prepare the Custard: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg yolk (or whole egg) and milk until well combined.

Step 3: **Prepare the Custard:** In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg yolk (or whole egg) and milk unti for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
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Add Cinnamon: Add the ground cinnamon to the egg mixture and whisk until evenly distributed. This adds flavor without sugar.

Step 4: **Add Cinnamon:** Add the ground cinnamon to the egg mixture and whisk until evenly distributed. Thi for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
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Soak the Bread: Dip each bread strip into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Let soak for 15-30 seconds per side until saturated, but still holding its shape. Be gentle!

Step 5: **Soak the Bread:** Dip each bread strip into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Let s for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
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Heat the Pan: Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add the butter or oil and let it melt and coat the pan.

Step 6: **Heat the Pan:** Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add the butter or oil and let it melt a for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
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Cook the Sticks: Place the soaked bread strips in the heated pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded.

Step 7: **Cook the Sticks:** Place the soaked bread strips in the heated pan, ensuring they are not overcrow for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
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Cook First Side: Cook for approximately 2 minutes on the first side, or until golden brown.

Step 8: **Cook First Side:** Cook for approximately 2 minutes on the first side, or until golden brown. for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
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Flip and Cook Second Side: Gently flip the French toast sticks and cook for another 2 minutes, or until golden brown and the egg is cooked through. Reduce heat if browning too quickly.

Step 9: **Flip and Cook Second Side:** Gently flip the French toast sticks and cook for another 2 minutes, o for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
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Check for Doneness: Ensure the French toast is cooked through but still soft. It should easily squash between your fingers.

Step 10: **Check for Doneness:** Ensure the French toast is cooked through but still soft. It should easily s for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
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Cool Slightly: Remove the French toast sticks from the pan and place them on a plate to cool slightly. Warm, not hot, is best for baby.

Step 11: **Cool Slightly:** Remove the French toast sticks from the pan and place them on a plate to cool sli for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
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Check Temperature: Ensure the sticks are warm and not hot before giving to baby.

Step 12: **Check Temperature:** Ensure the sticks are warm and not hot before giving to baby. for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
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Serve and Supervise: Serve the French toast sticks to your baby as finger food. Always supervise your baby while they are eating to prevent choking.

Step 13: **Serve and Supervise:** Serve the French toast sticks to your baby as finger food. Always supervise for Cinnamon French Toast Fingers

Safety Notes

  • Adult supervision required at all times while baby is eating.
  • Ensure French toast is soft and easily squishable to prevent choking.
  • Check for any allergic reactions to wheat, eggs, or milk (if used).
  • Trim crusts to minimize choking hazards.
  • Ensure bread is low sodium.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 90 kcal per serving

Protein: 4g

Carbs: 10g

Fat: 4g

Allergen Information

wheateggsmilk (if using whole milk)

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