Apple Cinnamon French Toast (Breakfast Friday, December 16, 2011)

The key to any great French Toast is the bread! This was a quick breakfast I whipped up this morning while preparing baby food for my son Kane. I thought that apple sauce would be a welcome addition to the egg mixture and syrup. It was a success. This is a very simple and quick recipe consisting of only 6 ingredients from start to finish. 


While on a recent trip to the grocery store I found the most delicious, thick sliced, tastes like homemade bread. It comes from Smith's and you can find it near the deli. It is called, "Home Baked Goodness Cottage Bread" and I picked up the Multi Grain version. It is light, a little bit crunchy and it tastes great along side some homemade soup, as a PB&J, or in this case as the main ingredient for my French Toast. 


Here is the recipe for a four person serving:


Ingredients


6    egg whites (If you use the whole egg 3 will suffice)
2    cup applesauce
1    t. ground cinnamon 
8    slices bread
2    cups sugar free syrup (or maple if you feel indulgent)
Butter as needed


Start by separating your eggs. Mix the egg whites, 1 cup of the applesauce and the cinnamon in a square dish large enough to fit a slice of bread lying down. Warm your skillet or pan to a medium-high temperature and spray with a non-stick cooking spray. 


While the skillet is warming combine the syrup and remaining applesauce in a microwave safe dish (a Pyrex measuring cup works great here because you can use it to pour). Place in microwave for 30-45 seconds. This can also be done on the stove top over low-medium heat in a small-medium saucepan.


Dredge both sides of the bread in the egg mixture and place in the hot skillet and turn when golden brown. A good indication of this is that the bread no longer sticks to the pan and is firm when nudged with the spatula. When both sides are browned transfer straight to the plate or if making only 1-2 at a time transfer to a cooling rack with a tented foil over the top to retain crispiness while you finish the rest.


Once complete take the syrup mixture out of the microwave and give it a quick whisk and serve with butter. You can also sprinkle with powdered sugar and chopped pecans for additional flavor and texture. I hope you enjoy.


Food is Love and I Love Food. 


XOXO, 


Aimee