"Healthier You" French Toast

16 - 20 min

4 servings

A delicious weekend breakfast – top with fresh fruit for an even healthier meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1⁄4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 8 slices whole-grain bread
  • 1⁄4 cup maple syrup, optional

Preparation

  • Whisk egg and milk in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add vanilla extract, orange zest and Cinnamon.
  • Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat.
  • Dip bread in egg mixture and cook two slices at a time in pan for 3–5 minutes on each side, or until golden-brown.
  • Top with maple syrup if desired, and serve.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 200, Fat 1.5 g (Saturated 1.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 11 g.