Healthy French Toast

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegetarian
Healthy French Toast

Whip up warm, syrupy healthy French toast that’s not only delicious but low calorie. This luscious 6-ingredient breakfast recipe makes it easy to start the day on a sweet note without any guilt.

Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
6
Calories
98
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Why You’ll Love This Healthy French Toast Recipe

  • Minimal ingredients: This heart healthy French toast only requires a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
  • A low sugar breakfast: Made with only a small amount of brown sugar and accented with cinnamon, this low calorie French toast doesn’t start your day off on a sugar rollercoaster even though it tastes sweet. 
  • Family friendly: Everyone in the family will enjoy this healthy breakfast recipe and it’s sure to be a favorite with the kiddos!
  • Quick and easy to make: It only takes a few minutes to prepare this easy-to-cook French toast, making it the perfect recipe for breakfast or brunch.

While French toast isn’t typically considered healthy, it can be if you swap out a few of the ingredients used to make it. This healthier French toast recipe uses egg whites instead of whole eggs and also swaps out white bread for whole wheat bread to add fiber and nutrients. There’s just a small amount of brown sugar in the recipe and the taste is enhanced by pungent cinnamon. That makes this French toast low calorie, low fat and low sugar. Since it contains just 22 grams of carbs, this is a delicious diabetic-friendly breakfast recipe that may fit into your meal plan when you’re craving something sweet. 

Add some staying power to your breakfast or brunch by combining the sweet taste of French toast with one of these high-protein breakfast recipes. 

If you love eating something sweet in the morning but want it to be healthy, try one of these sweet-tasting healthy breakfast recipes.

  • For gluten free French toast, swap out the multi-grain bread for gluten free bread and use gluten free syrup.
  • Make this recipe even tastier by adding your favorite fresh berries on top or on the side.
  • A sprinkle of powdered sugar makes this dish look festive without adding many calories.

Ingredients

Recipe yields 6 servings

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How to Make French Toast

  1. Step 1

    In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together egg substitute, skim milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar.

  2. Step 2

    Dip bread into mixture, but do not soak. Lightly coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Arrange dipped bread in skillet, and cook, in batches if necessary, until browned on each side. Serve with syrup.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
2 slices

98
Calories
1
g
Fat
0
mg
Cholesterol
290
mg
Sodium
22
g
Carbs
0
g
Sat. Fat
7
g
Fiber
7
g
Protein
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