When I make French Toast, it is usually the only dish we want to eat at that meal. Because of
this, I adapted the recipe to make sure everyone is getting their
protein for the meal.
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Favorite French Toast
Recipe Type:
Brunch & Breakfast,
French Toast
Yields: serves many
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients:
My formula is - 1 egg per each slice of bread.
This way it is very easy to determine how to increase or decrease the recipe. 1/4 cup
egg substitute (egg whites) = 1 egg.
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
2 slices multi-grain bread, with crusts*
Non-fat vegetable cooking spray
Your favorite low-calorie condiments (see below
for my favorites)
* I like to use breads with
multi-grains,
raisins, and/or nuts in them. It makes the French Toast more nutritional and
very tasty. Fresh bread will absorb batter
more quickly than stale bread. In other words, you can use any type of bread you
choose.
Preparation:
In 9- x 9-inch baking pan or
dish, combine the eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; beat with a fork until well
mixed. Layer the bread slices into the egg mixture and let soak about 5 minutes
or until most of egg mixture is absorbed, turning once.
On a heavy skillet (I like to use
my
cast-iron griddle) with
the non-fat vegetable cooking spray, place
prepared bread in a single layer and cook until the bread is golden brown and
crusted on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn with bread and cook until the
second side is golden, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. NOTE: I
like to use low heat to cook my French toast.
Place on individual serving
plates, and serve with your choice of low-calorie condiments.
Makes 2 slices French Toast.
Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast (low
calorie)
This is my favorite way to eat French Toast when I
am trying to lose weight and watching how many calories I eat. Very filling and so satisfying!
1 slice prepared French Toast (prepare
French Toast as per above directions)
1 teaspoon reduced-fat peanut butter
2 teaspoons reduced-sugar sweet orange marmalade (I like to use Smuckers)*
* Non-sugar jam or
jelly may be substituted. I personally like a little sugar in my jams and
jellies. Your choice.
On your hot slice of prepared French toast, spread the peanut butter.
Spread the orange marmalade over the peanut butter. Eat and enjoy!
Peanut Butter & Jelly
French Toast - Nutritional Information
I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the below
information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a
substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should
seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before
starting a new fitness regimen. |
|
Item |
Amount |
Fat Grams |
Calories |
|
multi-grain bread |
2 slices |
6 |
120 |
|
egg substitute |
1/2 cup |
0 |
60 |
|
peanut butter (reduced-fat) |
1 teaspoon |
2 |
30 |
|
orange marmalade (reduced-sugar) |
2 teaspoons |
0 |
18 |
|
Recipe
Totals |
|
8 |
228 |
| |
|
|
|
Recipe makes 2
servings of one (1) prepared Peanut Butter & Jelly French Toast
Per Serving - 4 Fat grams and 114 calories |
