RecipeNutty French Toast

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Total Fat: 7.5 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 19 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4 g
  • Total Sugar: 5 g
    • Natural Sugar:
    • Added Sugar:
  • Sodium: 275 mg

Give your French toast a nutty spin with this recipe, which coats the classic dish with heart-healthy almonds. This morning meal packs a good amount of protein and fiber to get you going in the a.m.

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This recipe makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 slices whole-grain bread
Preparation:

In a small bowl, mix milk, egg whites, vanilla and maple syrup.

Pulse almonds and cinnamon together in a food processor until coarse and place on a dish.

Dip each slice of bread in egg mixture for 10 seconds per side then coat both sides with the nut mixture.

Coat a pan with nonstick oil spray and heat bread for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with optional fresh fruit and a dollop of nonfat Greek yogurt on the side.