French Toast Sticks

Ingredients (11)

• 8 slices thick-cut
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest or lemon zest optional
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Maple syrup
• Nonstick cooking spray