This classic easy French toast recipe is the simple, cozy breakfast everyone loves. Golden on the outside, soft and custardy on the inside, with hints of cinnamon and vanilla, it’s a timeless recipe that never fails.

If you’ve been wondering how to make French toast that’s perfectly crisp on the outside and soft in the center, this is it. We even have a secret ingredient in the batter!

Easy French Toast Recipe

When I was about seven or eight, my uncle came to visit — my dad’s cool brother with the convertible we all loved riding in. One morning my mom made French toast, and I watched in disbelief as Uncle Richard skipped the maple syrup, grabbed the homemade raspberry syrup, and then piled on the powdered sugar. Mom didn’t say a word.

So, naturally, I followed his lead. I stretched my skinny little arm across the table, grabbed the powdered sugar, and absolutely covered my French toast. It was amazing.

These days I just add a light dusting, but it still makes me laugh how much other people shape our food habits. Years later, I was at a friend’s house when his mom offered me French toast… with cheese.

Cheese?! On French toast?! My brain said no — cheese belongs in eggs or on breakfast sandwiches, not soaking in custard. But of course I tried it, and one bite completely won me over. It didn’t make sense, but it was delicious.

I never did figure out exactly how she made it, but I’ll tell you this—that moment kicked off my lifelong love of sweet and salty flavors.

French Toast Ingredients

It is likely that you have all the ingredients you need to make this classic french toast recipe in your fridge already, including that surprise ingredient. This recipe is simple, here is what you will need:

• Egg: The base of the custard. Eggs give French toast structure, richness, and that classic soft, custardy center.
• Whole Milk: Adds moisture and helps thin the custard so it soaks evenly into the bread. The fat in whole milk also contributes to a richer flavor and creamier texture.
• Vanilla Extract: Enhances the sweetness and adds warm, aromatic flavor that makes the custard taste more dessert-like and cozy.
• Cinnamon (optional): Adds warmth and subtle spice, gi

These coconut pancakes are the kind of breakfast that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking what smells so good. They’re soft, fluffy, buttery, and full of subtle coconut flavor that makes them feel just a little extra special without being fussy at all.

Made with coconut milk, they cook up perfectly tender every time and are perfect for a lazy Saturday morning.

Our coconut pancake recipe tastes like you’re in Hawaii! Swap the buttermilk in our popular buttermilk pancakes for creamy coconut milk and a swirl of melted butter at the end for the fluffiest pancakes with a hint of coconut flavor! Don’t forget the Lilikoi passion fruit syrup!

Our family loves Hawaii—and especially the food. Some of our all-time favorite meals have come from those trips, and these coconut pancakes with lilikoi syrup are always at the top of the list.

These are so easy to make, and I highly recommend adding fresh, ripe strawberries—it’s a combination you won’t get over!! We love all parts of Hawaii though we haven’t been to Kauai yet. Which island do you love the most?

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Salt: Enhances all the flavors and balances the sweetness in the pancakes.
• Baking Powder: Helps the pancakes rise and creates that light, fluffy texture.
• Baking Soda: Helps create a light texture and golden color in the pancakes.
• Flour: The base of the pancakes, giving structure while still staying soft and fluffy.
• Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness and helps the pancakes brown beautifully.
• Eggs: Bind everything together and add richness and structure.
• Coconut Milk: Adds a subtle coconut flavor and extra moisture for tender pancakes.
• Butter: Brings richness and flavor while helping create soft, buttery pancakes.
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