Looking for a breakfast that feels a little extra special but still super easy to make? This French Toast for Toddlers is it! Just a few simple ingredients, and made in under 15 minutes! Plus there is an added iron boost using iron-fortified oat cereal!
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I often think of French toast as a weekend breakfast, one for slower mornings. But what I've realized is that it truly can be so easy to make. This has even become one of our breakfasts that we rotate through for busier weekday mornings. What I especially love about this recipe is that it is taking a classic, and adding a boost of iron with an iron-fortified oat cereal. I love getting creative with adding iron-fortified oat cereal into different recipes as iron is such an important nutrient for kids and this can be an easy way to provide a little boost! If you want to learn more about the importance of iron for little ones, check out this blog here, or for more iron-rich foods and meal ideas, here is a list of over 22 iron-rich meal ideas!
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What You Will Need To Make Iron-Boosted French Toast For Toddlers
- egg
- milk of choice
- vanilla
- apple pie spice (or cinnamon)
- iron-fortified oat cereal (we love Baby Gourmet Oat Cereal)
- whole wheat bread
- coconut oil (or other oil of choice to grease pan)
See recipe card for quantities.
How To Make Easy Toddler French Toast
One bowl. One pan. Let's make this super easy!
In a wide, shallow bowl, add all ingredients except bread.
Whisk ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
Dip the bread into the mixture and flip to ensure both sides are coated. Let the bread soak for a few seconds to really absorb the mixture.
Add a little oil to a frying pan or electric griddle. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side on medium heat until golden brown and cooked through.
Substitutions
- Egg-less - swap in ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce or ¼ cup mashed banana
- Gluten-free - use a gluten-free bread instead of a regular whole wheat bread
Variations
One of the great things about French toast is it is so easy to mix up! This version includes a little apple pie spice, but here are some other ideas.
- Pumpkin - add 2 tablespoon pumpkin puree and ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Apple cinnamon - Add ¼ cup apple sauce and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
You can also check out my Apple Cinnamon French Toast Muffins or these Pumpkin Spice French Toast Muffins - both are easy bake options!
Equipment
- Frying pan or electric griddle
Storage
You can store this French toast in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days, or in a freezer bag and freeze for 2-3 months. When ready to eat, just heat back up in the oven or toaster, or in the microwave in 20 second increments until heated through.
Toddler Tip
Pair this iron-boosted French toast with vitamin C-rich fruits like berries, mango, or orange slices. The vitamin C helps your toddler absorb more of the iron from the cereal. This French toast also goes great with a little chia jam on top like this Strawberry Chia Jam!
FAQ
You can still make this as regular French toast, just know that the iron amount will be less since you aren't using the fortified oat cereal.
This French Toast goes great with some fruit on the side! I also love serving it with a little chia jam spread on top, or a thin layer of smooth nut butter. My kids especially enjoy eating it with a little yogurt to dip it into.
Yes, which makes it even easier to serve for breakfast! This French toast can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven, toaster or microwave until warmed through before serving.
Recipe
French Toast For Toddlers {Iron-Boost)
Equipment
- 1 Frying pan or electric griddle
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsps milk any milk of choice
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice or cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tbsps iron-fortified oat cereal
- 2 pieces bread whole wheat
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, apple pie spice, vanilla, and iron-fortified cereal until smooth. Make sure the cereal is well combined so there are no lumps.
- Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, flipping to coat both sides well.
- Place the soaked bread onto the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and fully cooked through.
- Remove from the pan, let cool slightly, and cut into strips or small pieces as needed.
- Serve with fruit like berries for a vitamin C boost to support iron absorption.
Notes
Nutrition
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