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