The Healthy French Toast Recipe I Can't Stop Eating
French toast is a popular breakfast dish that is loved by many. However, traditional French toast recipes are often loaded with sugar and unhealthy ingredients that can be detrimental to our health. Luckily, there are healthy variations of this classic dish that can still satisfy our cravings without sacrificing nutrition. In this recipe, we are using a healthier alternative bread for the french toast, and instead of using calorie and sugar loaded cream and butter, we are using low calorie unsweetened almond milk and 0 calorie sweetener.
Ingredients
- 8 slices whole grain bread thickly sliced
- 4 pcs eggs extra large
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- 4 tbsp stevia
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon ground
- ¼ tsp nutmeg ground or freshly grated
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, unsweetened almond milk, Greek yogurt, applesauce, stevia, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add coconut oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated.
- Add the bread slices to the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, flipping once. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve hot with your favourite toppings such as fresh fruit, mixed berries, sliced bananas, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- Use day-old bread slices to make french toast. If you don't have any, you can use fresh bread. Make sure to use thick slices of bread for the french toast to avoid oversoaking and also, you would be able to taste better the cooked egg mixture that binds the french toast together!
- To avoid soggy french toast, do not oversoak the whole grain bread in the french toast batter. Not draining the excess egg mixture can also create a layer of liquid between the bread and the pan, resulting in soggy French toast. Lastly, if the French toast is not cooked long enough or at a high enough temperature, it can remain wet and mushy in the middle.
- If you have leftover egg mixture, you can store it in an airtight container and use it for the next day's breakfast. Alternatively, you can also meal prep and make extra of these healthy french toasts and freeze them. Freeze healthy french toast slices on a sheet tray and store them in zip-lock bags. Frozen french toast slices can be reheated in the oven or air fryer for those busy mornings.