This French Toast Coffee Syrup is about to completely transform your morning coffee — we're talking warm brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and a secret splash of butter extract that makes every sip taste like you're drinking liquid french toast. It's the coziest, most indulgent, most unexpectedly perfect coffee syrup you'll ever make.
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This syrup is the secret ingredient behind my Iced French Toast Latte — and once you have a bottle of this in your fridge, you'll understand exactly why that latte is so dangerously good. But honestly? The uses don't stop there. Cold brew, hot lattes, iced coffee, oatmeal, pancakes — this syrup makes everything taste like a cozy weekend breakfast.
The real magic here is the butter extract. It's one small ingredient that most recipes skip entirely, and it's the difference between a good cinnamon syrup and one that genuinely tastes like French toast. Don't skip it — it's everything!
Ready in just 10 minutes and keeping fresh in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, this French Toast Coffee Syrup is the easiest upgrade your coffee routine has ever had. Let's make it!
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What Does French Toast Coffee Syrup Taste Like?
This syrup tastes exactly like biting into a thick slice of perfectly made French toast — warm, sweet, buttery, and lightly spiced with cinnamon. The combination of brown sugar and maple syrup gives it a rich, caramel-like sweetness, while the vanilla and butter extract add that warm, indulgent depth that makes it taste like actual breakfast in a bottle.
It's sweet and cozy in a way that feels like dessert and breakfast at the same time — and it pairs with coffee in the most magical way. Once you try it, a plain latte is going to feel seriously incomplete!
Why You'll Love This French Toast Coffee Syrup
- Only 6 ingredients — Brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, butter extract, and water. Simple pantry staples, extraordinary flavor!
- Ready in 10 minutes — Simmer, cool, bottle. That's it! This is genuinely one of the easiest syrups on the site.
- Tastes like liquid French toast — The butter extract is the secret weapon that takes this from a good cinnamon syrup to something that genuinely tastes like breakfast in a bottle.
- The star of the Iced French Toast Latte — This syrup is the hero ingredient in my Iced French Toast Latte — make the syrup first, then go make the latte. You're welcome!
- Better than Torani — The Torani French Toast Syrup is a solid option, but this homemade version is richer, more flavorful, and made with real maple syrup and real flavor. No comparison!
Ingredients Needed
Just 5 simple ingredients (plus water!) and you've got the most incredible French toast flavored syrup for your coffee:
- Brown sugar — The rich, molasses-forward sweetness that gives this syrup its deep, caramel-like base. Packed brown sugar gives you the best flavor here!
- Maple syrup — Adds a warm, natural sweetness that complements the brown sugar perfectly. Use real maple syrup here — not pancake syrup — for the best flavor!
- Ground cinnamon — The warm spice that ties the whole French toast flavor together. It blooms beautifully as it simmers into the syrup!
- Vanilla extract — Adds a warm, sweet depth that rounds out all the other flavors perfectly.
- Butter extract — The secret ingredient! This is what makes this syrup actually taste like French toast instead of just a cinnamon simple syrup. It's a small bottle with a huge flavor impact — find it in the baking aisle!
Substitutions
- No butter extract? You can use extra vanilla extract instead, or add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the syrup while it's still warm and whisk until melted. Just keep in mind that the butter solids may solidify as the syrup cools in the fridge — give it a good shake or stir before each use!
- No real maple syrup? Pancake syrup works in a pinch, but real maple syrup gives a significantly richer, more complex flavor. It's worth using the real stuff here!
- Swap the brown sugar: Coconut sugar works as a 1:1 swap for a slightly less sweet, more caramel-forward version of this syrup.
- Sensitive to strong cinnamon? Try Ceylon cinnamon instead of regular cassia cinnamon — it's more delicate, slightly sweeter, and a little less sharp.
How to Make French Toast Coffee Syrup
- Step 1 — Add the water, brown sugar, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon to a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking frequently. Once simmering, reduce heat slightly and let it simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the syrup has thickened slightly.
- Step 2 — Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes. Don't rush this step — adding the extracts to hot liquid can cook off their delicate flavors!
- Step 3 — Add the vanilla extract and butter extract and whisk to combine. Transfer to a glass syrup bottle or mason jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Try not to drink it straight from the bottle. (No judgment if you do though!)
Variations
- Spiced French Toast Syrup — Add ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg and a pinch of cardamom to the saucepan along with the cinnamon for an even more complex, warmly spiced syrup.
- Salted French Toast Syrup — Whisk in a pinch of flaky sea salt along with the extracts. The salty-sweet combination is absolutely addictive!
- Lighter French Toast Syrup — Reduce the brown sugar to ¾ cup for a thinner, slightly less sweet syrup that's still full of flavor but a little more subtle in your coffee.
- Vegan French Toast Syrup — Swap the brown sugar for a certified vegan brown sugar (conventional brown sugar is often processed with bone char) and a vegan butter extract!
How to Use French Toast Coffee Syrup
- Iced French Toast Latte — This syrup was literally made for this drink. Head straight to my Iced French Toast Latte after you make this and thank me later!
- Hot French Toast Latte — Add 2 tablespoons to a shot of espresso, top with steamed milk, and you have the coziest fall morning drink imaginable.
- Cold brew — A splash of this syrup in cold brew is absolutely incredible. The rich, buttery sweetness plays so beautifully with the bold, smooth cold brew flavor.
- Iced coffee — Stir it into iced coffee for an instant upgrade that tastes like you spent $8 at a coffee shop.
- Tiramisu Latte vibes — If you love warm, dessert-inspired coffee drinks, you'll also want to check out my Tiramisu Latte — same cozy, indulgent energy in a completely different direction!
- Cinnamon lover? — My Cinnamon Dolce Latte uses a similar warm, spiced syrup situation and it's absolutely incredible. Worth making both!
- Beyond coffee — Drizzle it over oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, or French toast itself. It's a full breakfast upgrade in one little bottle!
Recipe Success Tips
- Don't skip the butter extract. I know it sounds unusual, but it's the ingredient that makes this syrup actually taste like French toast instead of just a cinnamon simple syrup. Find it in the baking aisle — it's usually right next to the vanilla extract!
- Always add extracts off the heat. Vanilla and butter extract are both delicate — adding them to hot liquid cooks off their flavor. Let the syrup cool for the full 15 minutes first, then whisk them in!
- Use real maple syrup. Pancake syrup is mostly corn syrup with artificial flavoring — real maple syrup gives this a depth and warmth that's completely irreplaceable. It's worth it!
- Let it cool completely before bottling. Sealing warm syrup in a jar can create condensation inside the bottle, which shortens its shelf life. The full 15 minutes of cooling time matters!
- Store in glass. A glass syrup bottle or mason jar keeps this syrup fresher longer than plastic!
FAQs
Stored in an airtight glass bottle or mason jar in the fridge, this French Toast Coffee Syrup keeps fresh for up to 2 weeks. Give it a quick stir or shake before each use since the cinnamon can settle slightly at the bottom — totally normal!
Yes! Pour it into an airtight freezer-safe container or ice cube tray and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and give it a good stir before using. The flavor is just as incredible after freezing!
The easiest way is to make this syrup and stir 1-2 tablespoons into your coffee of choice. For the full experience though, head over to my Iced French Toast Latte — it uses this syrup as the base and it is absolutely incredible!
Yes, this is inspired by the Torani French Toast Syrup flavor, but the homemade version is so much richer and more flavorful. Torani's version is good, but it doesn't have real ingredients like maple syrup and real cinnamon — two ingredients that make a huge difference in how authentic the French toast flavor tastes!
Nutritional Info
Each 2-tablespoon serving of this French Toast Coffee Syrup comes in at 76 calories, with 19g of carbs and 19g of sugar. It's a sweet treat — but it's made with real maple syrup, real brown sugar, and real cinnamon, so every drop is absolutely worth it!
If you're looking to lighten it up, try reducing the brown sugar to ¾ cup. The syrup will be slightly thinner but still full of that gorgeous French toast flavor.
Total nutritional content per serving is:
- Calories: 76 calories
- Total Fat: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Carbohydrates: 19 grams
- Sugar: 19 grams
*This nutritional information is an estimate and calculated based on the ingredients used to create the recipe. The nutritional value of your ingredients may differ slightly. Furthermore, this food is not intended to prevent, diagnose, cure, or treat any disease.
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French Toast Coffee Syrup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon butter extract
Instructions
- Add water, brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking frequently. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the syrup from the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Add the vanilla extract and butter extract and whisk again. Transfer to a syrup bottle and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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xoxo Megan
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