Never throw old hotdog buns away – they have little-known use

Ever find yourself with leftover hotdog buns, but are clueless what to do with them?

Fear not, because a clever cook has revealed a genius way to give those extra buns a new lease of life, ensuring they don't end up in the bin. The culinary whizz, who goes by the username fitwaffle on TikTok, has shared a mouth-watering recipe that'll have you craving French toast with a twist.

Speaking candidly in her latest video, the foodie said: "If you've ever got any leftover hotdog buns, you've got to make this French toast. Just slice your hotdog buns into quarters so they look like mini slices of bread. So cute. Then crack two eggs into a bowl, and whisk with milk (80ml) and vanilla (one teaspoon)."

Following this step, she instructs to dip the bun quarters in the egg-milk-vanilla mixture, taking care to let any excess drip off. Then, just heat some butter in a pan and fry the adorable minis on each side until they're a beautiful golden brown.

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When it comes to the finishing touch, the trick is to mix some cinnamon into sugar. Combine well before sprinkling over the toast to create an irresistibly crunchy sweet topping.

This savvy chef's technique promises to produce "soft and doughy" delectable bites and, by the looks of it, they are truly scrumptious. This nifty hack not only ticks the box for taste, but is also a brilliant way to avoid wasting perfectly good food.

Since the genius idea hit the internet, it's racked up more than 90,000 likes, with plenty of food lovers expressing their amazement. Many are keen give it a whirl.

One impressed follower gushed: "Amazing idea. Also, I love your vids." Someone else enthused: "I tried this. It's the easiest thing to do and it's delicious. I even have your no-bake baking book - it's amazing."

Another admirer declared: "You, madam, are an absolute genius." Meanwhile, a fourth wrote: "Never thought to try with hotdog buns, and my kids loved it. Thanks! ".

Eloise Head, better known as FitWaffle, has wowed people internationally with her fitness and culinary adventures since 2015. She's also been whipping up a storm in the culinary world with several cookbooks under her belt.