Captain Crunch French Toast
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Captain Crunch French toast is a recipe that transforms the traditional breakfast into something delightful and extraordinary! This unique breakfast idea incorporates the favorite sweet, crunchy cereal into a French toast batter, creating an innovative and irresistibly delicious dish.

It perfectly blends comfort food with a gourmet breakfast at home, making it a hit when craving something sweet or looking for fun breakfast ideas. For families seeking kid-friendly breakfast options or if you’re planning a brunch with a twist, this cereal French toast stands out as a must-try dish!

Cereal French toast
Let’s not just cook… Let’s create memorable moments! With this unique Captain Crunch recipe, you’ll discover the joy of breakfast, crafting not just a meal but an experience! This delightful twist on homemade French toast combines the comfort of traditional French toast with the playful crunch of a beloved cereal, providing a sweet breakfast surprise that both kids and kids at heart will adore.
Which type of Captain Crunch to use
Regular Cap’n Crunch cereal is perfect for this recipe. However, for a more whimsical appearance, use Cap’n Crunch with Crunch Berries or the new Oops All Berries version for a beautiful and creative rainbow breakfast!
How to make Captain Crunch French toast
You might be familiar with making French toast, but this recipe adds a slight twist! The addition of cereal makes the dish a bit heavier than traditional French toast. To achieve the best results, you’ll only coat one side of the bread and ensure the slices don’t become overly saturated in the milk and egg mixture.

Best toppings to use
To keep it exciting, you can try toppings like sliced fruit and berries to enhance this recipe’s gourmet breakfast appeal. At a minimum, serve this recipe hot, sprinkled with powdered sugar or drizzled with maple syrup.

Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 slices bread
- 3 eggs large
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar granulated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal
Instructions
- Place the Cap’n Crunch cereal in a zip lock bag and crush it using a rolling pin or your preferred kitchen tool. It’s fine if the pieces are not uniform; a mix of large and small pieces works well.
- Pour the crushed cereal into a shallow dish.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Next, dip your bread slices into the egg mixture. Ensure that the slices are coated but not overly saturated.
- Cover one side of each bread slice with the cereal. You can dip the slice back into the egg mixture if you need to help the cereal adhere.
- Place the coated toast on a large baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until golden brown and the cereal coating transforms into a crispy, golden shell that encapsulates the bread's soft interior.
- Once baked, remove the toast from the oven and let it cool for a minute, then optionally sprinkle with powdered sugar, serve with maple syrup or fruit topping and enjoy!
My kiddos love this breakfast and I love how easy it is to make!