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French Toast

plate of French Toast
Makes: 6 servings

Start your day with this classic breakfast recipe and serve it with fresh or canned fruit.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup non-fat (skim) milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 slices whole wheat bread
  • syrup or other toppings (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat the griddle over medium heat, or set an electric frying pan at 375 °F.
  3. Put eggs, milk, and vanilla in a pie pan or shallow bowl and beat with a fork until well mixed.
  4. Grease the griddle or pan with a thin layer of oil or use nonstick spray.
  5. Dip both sides of bread, one slice at a time, in the egg mixture and cook on the hot griddle or frying pan.
  6. Cook on one side until golden brown. Turn the bread over to cook the other side. It will take about 4 minutes on each side.
  7. Optional: serve with syrup, applesauce, fruit slices, or jam.
Source:

Adapted from Fantastic French Toast, University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension
Family Living Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 slice, 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 123
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 69 mg
Sodium 192 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 7 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 94 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 146 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 123
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 69 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 7 g
Minerals
Calcium 94 mg
Potassium 146 mg
Sodium 192 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 32 mg
Phosphorus 129 mg
Selenium 15 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 43 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 27 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 69 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
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