Classic French Toast with Berries

Vegetarian
Health score
17%
Classic French Toast with Berries
16 min.
4
399kcal

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Start your day the right way with this Classic French Toast with Berries! This delightful vegetarian recipe is perfect for a morning meal, brunch, or even breakfast. It's not only delicious but also easy to make, ready in just 16 minutes, and serves 4 people. Each serving comes in at a reasonable 399 calories, making it a great option for those watching their waistline.

The star of this dish is the whole-grain country bread, soaked in a mixture of blueberries, egg whites, eggs, ground cinnamon, 2% reduced-fat milk, maple syrup, and a hint of vanilla extract. This creates a tender, flavorful base that's then pan-fried to golden perfection. The addition of raspberries and a dusting of powdered sugar on top adds a delightful burst of freshness and sweetness.

With a balanced caloric breakdown of 19.01% protein, 16.92% fat, and 64.07% carbs, this French toast is a well-rounded meal that will start your day with the energy you need. Whether you're an avid cook or just looking to try something new, this Classic French Toast with Berries is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So why wait? Dive into this deliciously satisfying breakfast treat today!

Ingredients

  • cup blueberries 
  • large egg whites 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 1.5 cups milk 2% reduced-fat
  • teaspoons maple syrup 
  • 12 ounces bread per slice) ()
  • teaspoons powdered sugar 
  • cup raspberries 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 20
  2. Place a large shallow baking dish in oven to warm.
  3. Combine first 7 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. (You should have about 2 cups batter.)
  4. Place 2 slices of bread in batter; soak 1-2 minutes.
  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; coat pan with cooking spray.
  6. Remove bread slices from the batter; drain slightly.
  7. Place bread in skillet; cook until golden (2-3 minutes on each side), flipping once.
  8. Transfer toast to warm baking dish in oven. Repeat steps with the remaining bread slices.
  9. Place 2 slices of French toast on 4 plates.
  10. Sprinkle each plate with 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar; top with 1/4 cup each of blueberries and raspberries.
  11. Drizzle each plate with 2 teaspoons maple syrup before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories399kcal
Protein19.01%
Fat16.92%
Carbs64.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61.82
Glycemic Load
29.74
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
22.663913146309%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
16.86mg
Petunidin
11.76mg
Delphinidin
13.51mg
Malvidin
25.05mg
Pelargonidin
0.29mg
Peonidin
7.54mg
Catechin
2.35mg
Epigallocatechin
0.38mg
Epicatechin
1.29mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.63mg
Myricetin
0.48mg
Quercetin
3.15mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:399.47kcal
19.97%
Fat:7.51g
11.55%
Saturated Fat:2.53g
15.84%
Carbohydrates:63.95g
21.32%
Net Carbohydrates:55.88g
20.32%
Sugar:26.01g
28.9%
Cholesterol:100.08mg
33.36%
Sodium:634.69mg
27.6%
Alcohol:0.52g
100%
Alcohol %:0.22%
100%
Protein:18.97g
37.95%
Manganese:2.53mg
126.6%
Selenium:35.26µg
50.37%
Vitamin B2:0.7mg
41.07%
Phosphorus:327.09mg
32.71%
Fiber:8.07g
32.29%
Calcium:287.76mg
28.78%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.36%
Magnesium:92.13mg
23.03%
Vitamin B3:4.24mg
21.2%
Zinc:2.54mg
16.93%
Iron:3mg
16.65%
Vitamin K:16.44µg
15.66%
Folate:61.09µg
15.27%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
14.86%
Vitamin B5:1.46mg
14.59%
Potassium:506.61mg
14.47%
Vitamin C:11.64mg
14.1%
Copper:0.27mg
13.49%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.77%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.17%
Vitamin A:258.44IU
5.17%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.33%
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