Healthy French Toast

French toast is often viewed as a decadent meal, but it can actually be a very nutritious breakfast option! This recipe doesn’t use any added sugar (except for the optional maple syrup for topping), and uses whole grain bread (excellent fiber!), eggs (protein!), ​​and fortified almond milk or alternative (calcium & vitamin D!). You can top it with sliced fruits or berries for a fiber boost, and an extra dollop of Greek yogurt for some extra protein. Healthy AND kid-friendly!!

RECIPE

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 8 slices of multigrain bread
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup fortified almond milk (or oth

er preferred milk)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Coconut Oil for cooking
  • Optional Toppings: fresh fruit, pure maple syrup, Greek yogurt

Directions

  1. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and
  2. salt
  3. Place egg mixture into shallow dish
  4. Add bread 2 slices at a time and allow to soak for 1 minute on each side
  5. Heat coconut oil in a large pan
  6. Cook first 2 slices over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side
  7. Repeat with remaining bread slices and egg mix
  8. Serve immediately with toppings of choice. Enjoy!

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