Description
This Peanut Butter & Jelly French Toast is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing breakfast that combines creamy peanut butter, fruity jelly, and crispy golden French toast. It’s quick, easy, and endlessly customizable for a sweet start to any morning.
Ingredients
- 8 slices soft white, brioche, or whole wheat bread (day-old preferred)
- 1/2 cup (about 120g) peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup (about 120g) jelly or jam (any flavor)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (180ml) milk (whole, dairy, or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, for cooking
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, extra peanut butter or jelly, sliced bananas, fresh berries, maple syrup
Instructions
- Lay out 4 slices of bread. Spread each with about 2 tablespoons peanut butter.
- Spread the remaining 4 slices with about 2 tablespoons jelly or jam each.
- Sandwich the peanut butter and jelly sides together. Press gently so they stick.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and evenly combined.
- Pour the custard mixture into a shallow dish.
- Carefully dip each sandwich into the custard, soaking for 20-30 seconds per side (do not oversoak).
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add about 1/2 tablespoon butter and swirl to coat.
- Place soaked sandwiches in the skillet (work in batches if needed). Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully.
- Add more butter for each batch as needed. Keep cooked French toast warm in a low oven (200°F) if making a large batch.
- Slice each sandwich diagonally and serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best texture. For gluten-free or vegan versions, substitute with GF bread and plant-based milk/egg replacer. Don’t oversoak sandwiches to avoid sogginess. Keep finished French toast warm in a low oven if making a large batch. Customize with different nut butters, jams, or add-ins like sliced fruit or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 410
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 41
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 13
Keywords: peanut butter and jelly french toast, PB&J french toast, sweet breakfast, kid-friendly breakfast, brunch, nostalgic breakfast, easy french toast, stuffed french toast