Baked French Toast

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Baked French Toast
41 min.
6
202kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your breakfast experience? This Baked French Toast is not just a morning meal; it's a delightful treat that the whole family will love! With a perfect balance of flavors and textures, this dish transforms classic French toast into a scrumptious bake that is both easy to prepare and impressive enough for any brunch gathering. Imagine the warm scent of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen as the toast puffs up in the oven.

This vegetarian-friendly recipe serves six and is not only delicious but also lighter on the calories, boasting just 202 kcal per serving. By using 2% reduced-fat milk instead of heavy cream, you're making a conscious choice that significantly cuts down on calories and unhealthy fats, allowing you to indulge guilt-free. Imagine topping this fluffy delight with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of pure maple syrup, finishing it off with a light dusting of powdered sugar. It's not just a meal; it's an experience that starts your day off right.

Perfect for brunches, special occasions, or a cozy weekend breakfast, this Baked French Toast is a versatile dish that will leave everyone craving more. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your taste buds with this delectable and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 ounce diagonally bread french cut ()
  • large egg white 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 2.5 cups milk 2% reduced-fat
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup pure
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • cups strawberries sliced
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Place bread slices in a single layer in 2 (13 x 9-inch) glass or ceramic baking dishes.
  3. Combine milk and next 3 ingredients (through egg white), stirring well with a whisk.
  4. Pour milk mixture over bread, turning slices until milk mixture is absorbed.
  5. Transfer bread slices to 2 large baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
  6. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until browned and puffed, turning halfway through cooking time.
  7. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  8. Place 3 French toast slices on each of 6 plates. Top with strawberries, syrup, and powdered sugar.
  9. Lighten Up
  10. A friendlier French Toast
  11. My lighter version uses 2% reduced-fat milk rather than heavy cream in the egg mixture--this small change saves 250 calories and 48 grams of fat per serving!

Nutrition Facts

Calories202kcal
Protein15.24%
Fat20.43%
Carbs64.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27
Glycemic Load
9.18
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
12.596087046292%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.21mg
Petunidin
0.08mg
Delphinidin
0.22mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
17.89mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
2.24mg
Epigallocatechin
0.56mg
Epicatechin
0.3mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.8mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:202.4kcal
10.12%
Fat:4.61g
7.09%
Saturated Fat:2.04g
12.77%
Carbohydrates:32.66g
10.89%
Net Carbohydrates:31.08g
11.3%
Sugar:27.51g
30.57%
Cholesterol:100.87mg
33.62%
Sodium:108.33mg
4.71%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:7.74g
15.48%
Vitamin C:42.54mg
51.56%
Manganese:0.96mg
47.98%
Vitamin B2:0.69mg
40.48%
Calcium:176.15mg
17.62%
Selenium:12.22µg
17.45%
Phosphorus:160.7mg
16.07%
Vitamin B12:0.75µg
12.48%
Potassium:356.19mg
10.18%
Folate:37.08µg
9.27%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.42%
Magnesium:30.35mg
7.59%
Zinc:1.11mg
7.42%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.7%
Fiber:1.58g
6.32%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.85%
Iron:0.89mg
4.97%
Vitamin A:244.43IU
4.89%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.4%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.33%
Copper:0.06mg
3.23%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.67%
Vitamin K:1.92µg
1.83%
Source:My Recipes