Both traditional dishes can be pan-fried and are made with very similar ingredients. However, Rabanada is traditionally made with a sweet condensed milk, deeper fried, and coated in cinnamon sugar.  American french toast, however, is not often made with sweet condensed milk, is lightly pan-fried, and is more typically served with syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream and butter. Additionally, Rabanada is more often served as a dessert, whereas American french toast is served as a popular breakfast food.