This Mediterranean Cinnamon-Sugar Stuffed Churro French Toast has a crispy golden exterior and creamy texture. We prepare this stuffed French toast with bread, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, milk, olive oil, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, orange zest, and coconut sugar. There are about 420 calories and 36 g of net carbs in this stuffed French toast. We make this stuffed French toast in just 35 minutes. This Mediterranean Cinnamon-Sugar Stuffed Churro French Toast is perfect for weekend breakfasts, brunches, holiday mornings, and family gatherings. We can refrigerate the cooked French toast for 3 days and freeze it for 2 months, so you can prepare it earlier. You can serve this stuffed French toast with fresh mixed berries, Greek yogurt, Mediterranean fruit salad, roasted pistachios, fresh orange juice, or herbal tea.
STATS:
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Course: Breakfast, Brunch
- Caloric Content: 420 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Cook Duration: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Overall Yields: 4
- Prep Duration: 20 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Portion Size: 2 stuffed French toast slices
- Cooking Method: Stovetop
TOOLS:
- Bowls
- Whisk
- Shallow dish
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Bread knife
INGREDIENTS:
FILLING:
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey
- Vanilla extract, one tsp.
- 1 tsp orange zest
FRENCH TOAST:
- 8 slices brioche
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- Vanilla extract, one tsp.
- Cinnamon, one tsp.
COOKING:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
CINNAMON-SUGAR COATING:
- 3 tbsp. coconut sugar
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
GARNISH:
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- 2 tbsp pistachios
- Fresh mint leaves
- Honey
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
BREAD:
- Whole-grain bread gives this French toast extra fiber and a hearty texture.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt adds protein and a light tangy flavor to the filling. You may replace it with skyr or thick plain yogurt.
HONEY:
- Honey naturally sweetens the filling while complementing the cinnamon flavor. Instead, you can use maple syrup or date syrup.
MILK:
- Milk helps create a smooth custard for dipping the bread.
EGGS:
- Eggs bind the custard mixture together and create a fluffy interior with a crisp exterior. You can substitute flax eggs for an egg-free version.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil gives the French toast a light Mediterranean flavor while helping it cook evenly. Avocado oil is an excellent substitute.
COCONUT SUGAR:
- Coconut sugar creates the classic churro-style cinnamon coating with a subtle caramel flavor.
ORANGE ZEST:
- Orange zest adds a fresh citrus aroma that brightens the filling. Lemon zest works as a perfect alternative.
PISTACHIOS:
- Pistachios provide a crunchy texture and authentic Mediterranean flavor.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Stir the orange zest, cream cheese, vanilla, Greek yogurt, and honey till smoother.
- Distribute the filling on 4 slices of bread and garnish with the leftover slices to prepare the sandwiches.
- Stir the cinnamon, eggs, vanilla, and milk in a shallow dish.
- Preheat the olive oil in a pan, and we dip all the sandwiches into the mixture of egg.
- Cook till become brown, for about three minutes.
- Whisk the cinnamon and coconut sugar on a plate.
- We coat every side of the French toast with the mixture of cinnamon-sugar.
- Make slices, add a drizzle of honey, berries, mint, and pistachios.
- Serve this churro French toast quickly.
TIPS:
- We utilize slightly stale bread to get a perfect texture.
- Avoid soaking the bread too much.
- Slowly cook to prevent burning the toast.
- We soften the cream cheese first and then include.
- Include the chopped nuts in the filling for additional crunch.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH FRUITS:
- Mixed Berries
- Orange Slices
- Fresh Figs
- Sliced Peaches
- Pomegranate Arils
YOGURT & CREAMY SIDES:
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Honey Greek Yogurt
- Vanilla Skyr
- Ricotta with Honey
- Whipped Cottage Cheese
NUTS & CRUNCHY TOPPINGS:
- Roasted Pistachios
- Toasted Almonds
- Candied Pecans
- Walnut Crumble
- Homemade Granola
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH SIDES:
- Spinach Feta Omelet
- Turkey Breakfast Sausage
- Herb Scrambled Eggs
- Avocado Tomato Salad
- Mediterranean Breakfast Potatoes
BEVERAGES:
- Fresh Orange Juice
- Cappuccino
- Herbal Tea
- Iced Coffee
- Berry Smoothie
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep this churro french toast in a sealed box for two to three days.
FREEZER:
- Store the wrapped slices separately for 45 to 60 days.
FAQs:
Can we prepare this churro-french toast earlier?
- Yes, you can assemble this churro french toast one day beforehand.
May we prepare this churro French toast by baking?
- Yes, you can bake for almost twenty-five minutes at 190°Celcius.
Could we prepare this churro French toast gluten-free?
- Yes, you can use non-gluten bread.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 340 mg
Net Carbs: 36 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 15 g
Fat: 18 g
Protein: 20 g
Serving Size: 2 stuffed French toast slices
Total Carbs: 41 g