Name: Chocolate Dipped Babka French Toast Sticks Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 6 slices stale cinnamon bread (such as Thomas®), cut into sticks; 1 cup milk; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®); 0.25 cup fat-free half-and-half; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon corn syrup; 1 pinch salt

Transform ordinary cinnamon bread into a decadent treat with these easy-to-make Baked Babka French Toast Sticks. Paired with a luscious chocolate dipping sauce, it's a delightful twist on classic French toast, perfect for a special breakfast or dessert.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

Cut each slice of bread into three sticks. Whisk together milk, egg, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a large shallow dish. Dip each bread stick in the egg mixture quickly to avoid soaking the bread, yet coating it on all sides; shake off excess. Arrange bread sticks on the prepared baking sheet without them touching. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

03

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, flip them, spray lightly with cooking spray, and return to the oven until cooked through and golden brown, about 8 more minutes. (Bake time: 16 minutes)

04

Step

Meanwhile, whisk together chocolate-hazelnut spread, half-and-half, cocoa powder, corn syrup, and salt in a small saucepan on medium-low heat. Bring to a boil and immediately remove pan from the heat, whisking until smooth. (Sauce Prep time: 8 minutes)

05

Step

Remove French toast sticks from the oven and serve warm with the chocolate dipping sauce. (Serving time: 2 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use brioche bread instead of cinnamon bread.
If you don't have half-and-half, whole milk can be substituted in the chocolate sauce.
A sprinkle of sea salt on the chocolate dipping sauce enhances the sweetness.
Serve immediately for best results. Reheating may cause the French toast sticks to become soggy.