Breakfast
French Toast Strips
Ingredients, preparation and age-appropriate portions for Laura's Barn classrooms.
Nutrition calculation pending current product labels and measured serving yield.
Serving guidance
Classroom serving guide by age
| Classroom | Typical age | Serving per child |
|---|---|---|
| Foals / Wild West | Infants | Only approved soft components under the individual infant feeding and allergy plan; no automatic infant serving. |
| Lil Cowpokes / Cowpokes | 12 months-2 years | Serve soft, developmentally appropriate bite-size pieces under the individual feeding plan. Tested mixed-age batch serves 63 children from 2 Costco buttermilk bread loaves; measured toddler portion has not yet been supplied. Serve with 1/4 cup fresh fruit. |
| Jr. Wranglers / Wranglers | 2-3 years | Serve soft, developmentally appropriate bite-size pieces under the individual feeding plan. Tested mixed-age batch serves 63 children from 2 Costco buttermilk bread loaves; measured toddler portion has not yet been supplied. Serve with 1/4 cup fresh fruit. |
| Rodeo | 3-5 years | Serve soft bite-size pieces according to classroom age portion and appetite. Tested mixed-age batch serves 63 children from 2 Costco buttermilk bread loaves; measured weight/volume per child has not yet been supplied. Serve with 1/2 cup fresh fruit. |
Ingredients
TESTED BATCH — serves 63 children, cut into bite-size pieces.
2 loaves Costco buttermilk bread (loaves, not 2 multipacks; actual slice count not verified)
19 large eggs (rounded from 18 3/4)
4 cups + 11 tablespoons milk
6 tablespoons + 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons + 3/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Use only enough approved cooking fat to lightly grease the cooking surface; amount not measured.
Serve fresh fruit separately: 1/2 cup preschool or 1/4 cup toddler.
Egg, milk and wheat. Check the selected Costco buttermilk bread label and individual allergy plans.
Preparation
1. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon together until evenly combined.
2. Lightly grease the griddle or skillet and heat over medium heat.
3. Dip both sides of the buttermilk bread in the egg mixture, coating without soaking until falling apart.
4. Cook on both sides until golden and the egg coating is fully set throughout. Work in batches.
5. Cut cooked French toast into soft, developmentally appropriate bite-size pieces before service.
6. Tested yield: 2 Costco buttermilk bread loaves fed 63 children, as reported by Evelyn on October 19, 2026. Divide the batch according to classroom age portions and appetite; do not assume one slice per child.
Use this base recipe for all French toast menu names and shapes. Fruit follows the dated menu separately. Preserve documented allergy substitutions and individual infant feeding plans.
Infant guidance
Only approved soft components under the individual infant feeding and allergy plan; no automatic infant serving.
Dietary adjustments
Prepare the child's assigned allergy-adjusted replacement separately. Do not assume lactose-free products are dairy-free.
Portion and nutrition note
New portions are planning guidance unless a tested batch yield is stated. Actual package size, measured yield and individual feeding plans control. Food images illustrate the menu; serving preparation varies by age.