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20+ Creative Birthday Party Ideas for Teens, According to Actual Teenagers

Whether your teenager wants to celebrate at home or go out, these themes are a hit! When kids are young,  birthday parties  are easy, or at least it may have seemed that way back then. As Jennifer Ciampi, a Massachusetts mother of two, says, “When they were kids it was: book a place they could run around, get a sheet cake from the grocery store and call it a day.” Add in a  goodie bag , and your job was done. But now that they're older, things have gotten more complicated. But all is not lost. Deciding what to do for the milestone teen birthday parties offers parents the chance to bond with their teens. “Teen and young adult birthday planning is more tailored to each child’s personality and likes,” Ciampi says. With these birthdays, there is an opportunity to create epic memories that will last a lifetime. To help you figure out which  birthday party theme for teens  is best, we’ve come up with a list featuring ideas from actual families with teenagers. Whether ...

Easy French Toast Recipe

This easy French Toast recipe is the BEST, with a thicker batter and cinnamon sugar flavors that really set it apart. It’s one of our family’s favorite breakfasts!

If I offered up breakfast options for a family vote, everyone would choose this classic French Toast recipe, served with fresh fruit, syrup and whipped cream! We’ve been making it for decades, and it’s truly the best french toast recipe!

How to Make French Toast:

Combine Ingredients: Add of the ingredients, except the bread, to a blender or shallow dish and mix to combine.

Two images showing an egg based batter being blended in a small blender.

Dip Bread: Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, dredging on both sides.

 PREP 5MINUTES 
 COOK 10MINUTES 
 TOTAL 15MINUTES 
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This easy French Toast recipe is simple, uses simple pantry ingredients, and has a secret ingredient that makes a thicker batter with cinnamon sugar flavors that really set it apart. It's one of our family's favorite breakfasts!
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Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat griddle to 350 degrees F or or heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add all ingredients, except the bread, to a blender or to a shallow dish and whisk well to combine. If whisking by hand, mix flour and eggs together first, then add remaining ingredients.
  • Dip bread slices into the batter, dredging them well on both sides, and place on hot, greased griddle or skillet.
  • Cook for a few minutes, until the bottom of the breads starts to get golden brown. Flip and cook on the other side the same. 
  • Remove to a plate. Serve warm with syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Notes

Bread: I like to use thick sliced bread, like Sara Lee Artesano, Texas Toast, or leftover homemade bread. It’s nice (but not necessary) if the bread is a few days old, or slightly stale. Even try using cinnamon toast, or brioche!
Flour: My Secret Ingredient! The flour helps to make more of a “batter” for dipping the bread, which yields extra fluffy and delicious french toast. 
Milk: Any kind of milk will work (even dairy free), but the the higher fat milk, the creamier the batter will be. Whole milk works great and you could even add a little splash of cream if you want.
Make Ahead Instructions: The batter can be made 1-2 days ahead of time, depending on the freshness of your ingredients. 
Freezing Instructions: Allow french toast to cool completely and store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Rewarm on a skillet, in the toaster, or for a few seconds in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg

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