Here’s the French Toast Bites recipe from 12 Tomatoes—a fun, bite‑sized twist on classic French toast that’s sweet, spiced, and crunchy 🍁✨ (12 Tomatoes)
🍽️ French Toast Bites (12 Tomatoes Version)
Yield: ~8–10 servings
Prep: 10 min • Cook: 12 min (12 Tomatoes)
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 (9 oz) bag oyster crackers — this is the base instead of bread
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped (optional but delicious) (12 Tomatoes)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (12 Tomatoes)
- Place the oyster crackers in a large bowl and set aside. (12 Tomatoes)
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and let boil 2 minutes. (12 Tomatoes)
- Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Pour the mixture over the crackers and stir until they’re evenly coated. (12 Tomatoes)
- Fold in pecans (if using), then spread the coated crackers on the prepared baking sheet. (12 Tomatoes)
- Bake until bubbly and set, about 12 minutes. (12 Tomatoes)
- Cool for 30–60 minutes, then break into bite‑sized clusters. (12 Tomatoes)
🍁 Tips & Serving Ideas
- Snack time favorite: These hold well in an airtight container—great for gifts or bake sales. (12 Tomatoes)
- Add mix‑ins: Try raisins, dried cranberries, or mini chocolate chips.
- Spice swap: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth.
Would you like a classic bread‑based French Toast Bites version too (like traditional French toast cut into cubes and cooked)? I can share that!
