Whole Wheat French Toast Sticks - Alberta Milk

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 ml) 2% milk
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% whipping cream
• 5 (large) eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) brown sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt, approximately
• 12 slices whole wheat bread (day old)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
• Maple syrup