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Cinnamon French toast

April 4, 2025

Recipe

This low-fat version of French toast uses cinnamon bread, but any type of bread works.

Serves 2

Most French toast is made by dipping bread in an egg-milk mixture and then frying it until golden brown. This low-fat version uses cinnamon bread, but any type of bread works.

In a small bowl, combine the egg whites, vanilla and nutmeg. Whisk to mix evenly. Dip the bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides.

Place a nonstick frying pan or griddle over medium heat. When a drop of water sizzles as it hits the pan, add the bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cook until both sides are golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.

Place 2 slices of French toast on a warmed plate. Top with 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Serve right away.

4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 slices cinnamon bread
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup maple syrup

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits 2 Grains and grain products 1 Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans 2 Sweets Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

2 Carbohydrates Fats Fruits 1/2 Protein and dairy 1 Sweets Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 276 Calories 56 g Total carbohydrate 0 mg Cholesterol 2 g Dietary fiber Trace Monounsaturated fat Potassium 11 g Protein Trace Saturated fat 2 slices Serving size 316 mg Sodium 3 g Total fat