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Cinnamon French Toast

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Serves
Serves 4
Course
Breakfast

Summary

A low-fat "Sunday Special" French toast recipe from the "Healthy Meals in Minutes" collectible card series (Group 15, Breakfast & Brunch, card 1), built around whole eggs cut with egg whites.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 8 one-inch-thick diagonally cut slices French or Italian bread
  • cinnamon sugar and reduced-calorie maple syrup (optional, for serving)

Method

  1. Whisk egg and egg whites until foamy; add milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Preheat oven to 200°F. Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Dip 4 bread slices in the egg mixture.
  3. Cook in the skillet until golden, about 1–2 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer to a plate and keep warm in the oven; repeat with remaining slices, respraying skillet as needed.
  5. Divide among plates, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, top with syrup, and serve immediately.

Preparation 10 minutes, cooking 10 minutes. Serves 4.

Variation (puffy French toast): Prepare the egg mixture in a large shallow glass dish, add bread slices turning to coat, cover and refrigerate overnight, then cook and serve as directed.

Nutrition per serving: Calories 175 (18% from fat), Carbohydrates 8 g, Protein 9 g, Sodium 350 mg, Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 53 mg.

Cook's Tips: Any type of bread works (cinnamon-raisin or whole-wheat suggested), or use all-fruit preserves as a topping. A wire whisk gives the smoothest, most whipped egg mixture.

Notes on the artifact

Two-sided printed recipe card, Healthy Meals in Minutes™ series, Group 15, Breakfast & Brunch, item 1. Front labeled "Sunday Special" with "Health Check" callouts (skip some yolks to cut cholesterol; French/Italian bread is low in fat; only 175 calories per serving). Copyright © MCMXCIV IMP BV / IMP Inc. (1994). Print code 119-708-107.

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