Give French Toast A Sweet Upgrade With This Little Debbie Treat

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French toast is a versatile dish that can start your morning off on a sweet note. When you've got a hankering for a little extra indulgence, one simple bread swap will make this a French toast recipe you'll want over and over again. All you need is a package of Little Debbie Honey Buns to dip in egg batter, fry up on a griddle or in a pan, and serve with your choice of toppings.

Much like you can turn canned cinnamon rolls into dreamy pancakes, so too can you enhance these store-bought Little Debbie snacks by slotting them into your favorite breakfast recipe. The notes of warm honey, spicy cinnamon, and sweet glaze all provide an optimal French toast-inspired flavor profile. Using Little Debbie Honey Buns like you would typical bread is an easy hack that invites other customizations.

For example, try flattening the pastries just slightly using the back of a spatula for more even cooking. In lieu of working with the standard size of Honey Buns, try a Big Honey Bun for a larger-scale French toast. Add more cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cream to your egg batter to accentuate the flavors already present in the Honey Buns. With such a sweet treat as the centerpiece of your breakfast table, consider serving this meal with complementary sides with a contrasting flavor.

Though we ranked Honey Buns lower on our list of Little Debbie's best snacks, giving them the French toast treatment is a surefire improvement to a classic. This super sweet French toast nearly renders maple syrup and powdered sugar redundant; however, there are other toppings to think about. Try a fruit compote made with seasonal produce or canned versions. Cinnamon apples, raspberry sauce, or even canned peaches can elevate this dish.

Give your Little Debbie-style French toast an even sweeter upgrade by making it into a fruit-filled sandwich with cream cheese and fresh strawberries. Use plain Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a more tart and tangy filling to counter the sweetness of the Honey Bun French toast, and consider adding a sprinkle of chopped nuts or flaxseeds into the mix for added nutritional value.

As for side dishes, try serving up this sweet French toast with a batch of crispy bacon. Maple bacon will coordinate with the sweetness of the Little Debbie snack cakes, while peppered bacon will add more of a spicy and savory contrast. Prepare a batch of lean turkey sausage or your preferred plant-based breakfast meats for a lighter alternative. With just a box of Little Debbie snack cakes, a hot griddle, and a bit of culinary creativity, your breakfast will be a total win. And for more inspiration, TikTok user Lori shows how she makes this delightful dish.

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