Hawaiian Bread French Toast

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This sweet Hawaiian bread French toast uses Hawaiian bread instead of plain old white bread for a firmer texture and more sweet, delicious flavor.

French toast is a staple in our house. I've made it so often that I wanted to try something different. So I decided to make it using Hawaiian bread. Let me tell you, it's the only way I make it now!

Sweet Hawaiian Bread French Toast

This was inspired by another amazing French toast recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing bacon wrapped sausage recipe.

Why You Will Love this Recipe

It is easy and quick to make.
The flavorful combination of Hawaiian sweet bread, French vanilla creamer, and cinnamon creates a delicious taste.
You can top it with your favorite fruits or syrup for added flavor.
It's a great way to start the day with something special.
You can easily customize it according to your tastes.
It's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
It looks impressive when served on a platter.
Kids enjoy making this recipe too!
It only requires a few simple ingredients that are easy to find in any grocery store.
The recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make and comes together quickly.

Top Tip:

Don't soak your bread for too long. You don't want it to get so soggy it falls apart!

Ingredients

You'll only need 4 simple ingredients to make this breakfast recipe, and they're all readily available at your grocery store. See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact amounts.

Hawaiian sweet bread
Eggs
French vanilla creamer
Cinnamon

Substitutions and Variations

Hawaiian Sweet Bread - Use white, banana bread, zucchini bread, brioche, challah, croissant, pound cake, marble rye, sourdough, cinnamon raisin, or pumpernickel.
French Vanilla Creamer - Use hazelnut creamer, caramel macchiato creamer, butter pecan, Irish creme, white chocolate raspberry, white chocolate mocha, pumpkin pie spice creamer, or your favorite creamer, Coconut Cream, Oat milk, Almond Milk, Soy Milk, Whole Milk or Half and Half.
Cinnamon - Add a little nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, ginger, turmeric, cloves, chai spice mix, pumpkin spice or ancho chili powder to your egg mixture.
Vanilla extract - Vanilla is a universal crowd-pleaser, but feel free to swap in almond, coconut, peppermint, lemon, banana, maple, orange, or rum extract instead.
Sugar - Use honey or agave instead.
Add Zest - a teaspoon of orange, lemon or lime zest for extra flavor.
Go Nuts - Add some chopped nuts to your egg mixture or sprinkle on french toast.
Add Powder - Dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful, sweet finish.
Add Chocolate - Drizzle some melted chocolate, peanut butter, almond butter, hazelnut spread, caramel or butterscotch chips or just the chips when serving.

Instructions

This hawaiian sweet bread french toast recipe is super fast and super easy. You'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time. The highlights are listed here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

1: Mix the egg, cinnamon, and French vanilla creamer.

French vanilla creamer being poured into bowlful of eggs and cinnamon.

Overhead shot of bowlful of eggs, cinnamon, and French vanilla creamer.

2: Soak the bread.

Overhead shot of Hawaiian bread soaked in egg mixture by hand.

Overhead shot of raw sweet Hawaiian bread French toast slices cooking in a skillet.

3: Cook until golden brown. Serve with whipped cream, fresh berries or whatever your heart desires.

Overhead shot of golden brown sweet Hawaiian bread French toast in skillet

Closeup shot of sweet Hawaiian bread French toast topped with whipped cream and sprinkles on plate.

Closeup shot of forkful of sweet Hawaiian bread French toast

Storage

Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer: Store in an air-tight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Reheat: Bake uncovered at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes until heated through.

Make Ahead: French toast reheats fairly well, HOWEVER, it's never as good as it is when it's freshly made.

What to Serve with French Toast

French toast is the perfect breakfast on its own when served with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. Maple syrup is usually a crowd pleaser but if you need topping suggestions you have definitely come to the right place. Don't forget to top it off with our delicious Pineapple Fresh Syrup to give it an even more tropical twist!

You can kick your breakfast up several notches, by checking out all of our suggestions, or, by pairing it with your other savory favorites like:

Fried or scrambled eggs
Sausage
Candied Bacon, Twisted Bacon or Glazed Bacon
Grits
Biscuits and gravy
Hashbrowns
Air Fryer Homefries, The Best Homefries or Slow Cooker Breakfast Potatoes with Bacon
Omelets

Tips

Use thick-sliced bread for the toast, ideally ¾ -1 inch thick, for best results.
To keep your French toast from sticking to the skillet, use 1-2 tablespoons butter and oil when cooking them.
For even crispier French toast, place each piece under a broiler or grill after cooking in order to get those perfect golden brown edges on both sides!
If the egg from your french toast leaks on to the pan turn your heat up a little.
Wipe out pan after every batch to prevent butter from eventually burning and leaving little black bits on your pancakes.

FAQ

How do I keep French toast warm until it's all cooked?

Place the cooked slices in a 200 degree oven while making the other slices.

How can I make lots of French toast at once?

An electric griddle is a great way to make several slices of French toast at one time.

What temperature do you cook French toast at?

Medium-low to medium heat is the sweet spot. This temperature ensures that the French toast is cooked completely and golden, not burned.

How do I know when French toast is done?

When it's golden brown and a bit crispy on the edges, it's done.

Closeup photo of a stack of Hawaiian Bread French Toast topped with whipped cream and sprinkles on a white plate.

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