Monday Message - Recipe of the Week

Cinnamon French Toast

Recipe By:  Jo Ellen Shield  LD, MED RD

Think French Toast can't be nutritious and delicious? Try this recipe next time your kids say they don't like breakfast!

 

Ingredients

2 large eggs
½ cup fat-free milk
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
6 slices whole wheat bread
Cooking spray
Light pancake syrup or sliced fresh fruit (optional)

 

Directions

1. Thoroughly mix eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon.
2. Dip both sides of the bread slices, one at a time, into egg mixture. Redip if necessary, until all of the egg mixture is absorbed into the bread.
3. Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat.
4. Place dipped bread slices on heated skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until both sides are golden brown.
5. Drizzle with pancake syrup or top with sliced fresh fruit (optional).
6. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts:  Recipe Link