French Toast Bites take everything you love about classic French toast — the buttery richness, the warm cinnamon, the maple sweetness — and transform it into a crunchy, poppable snack you can enjoy anytime. Because this recipe uses oyster crackers instead of bread, the bites absorb a caramel-like glaze that bakes into a crisp, golden coating. Whether you scoop them into a bowl for movie night, pack them into jars as holiday gifts, or scatter them on a brunch board, these irresistibly crunchy French Toast Bites disappear fast.
This recipe is quick, fun, and practically foolproof. And with the warm aroma of maple, cinnamon, and butter filling your kitchen, it’s impossible not to sneak a few before they cool. Once you make them, you’ll understand why they’ve become a go-to treat for gifting and snacking alike.
⭐ Why You’ll Love French Toast Bites
- Snackable & bite-sized — perfect by the handful
- Simple pantry ingredients
- Crispy, caramelized texture from the baked brown-sugar glaze
- Great for gifting — package them in jars or bags
- Made in under 30 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 (9 oz) bag oyster crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
👩🍳 How to Make French Toast Bites
- Prep the Oven
Preheat to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. - Add the Crackers
Pour the oyster crackers into a large mixing bowl. - Make the Glaze
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar together. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. - Boil Briefly
Let the mixture boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat. - Add Flavor
Stir in the maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth. - Coat the Crackers
Pour the hot mixture over the crackers and gently fold with a spatula until fully coated. - Add the Pecans
Stir in the chopped pecans and spread everything in an even layer on your baking sheet. - Bake
Bake for about 12 minutes, until bubbly and golden. - Cool & Break Apart
Cool completely, then break into clusters. - Store (If You Can!)
Keep in an airtight container — they stay crisp for about a week.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 9 oz bag oyster crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place oyster crackers in a large mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar, stirring constantly and bringing to a boil.
- Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour mixture over oyster crackers and stir gently to fully coat.
- Fold in chopped pecans, then spread mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Cool completely, then break into clusters.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition
💡 Tips for Perfect French Toast Bites
- Don’t skip the parchment — the glaze sticks!
- Stir gently so the crackers don’t break.
- Add a sprinkle of extra cinnamon after baking for stronger flavor.
- Try variations: walnuts, almonds, or even sprinkles for a festive twist.
🍁 Serving Ideas
- Add to brunch charcuterie boards
- Bag for teacher or hostess gifts
- Enjoy as a movie-night snack
- Use as a crunchy topping for yogurt or ice cream
FAQ
Can I use salted butter?
Yes, but reduce added salt to 1/4 tsp.
Do I have to use pecans?
No — walnuts, almonds, or no nuts at all work perfectly.
Can I make them ahead?
Absolutely! They stay crisp for about 7 days stored airtight.
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