Complete Protein French Toast

French toast…

The perfect breakfast…

JUST GOT MORE PERFECT!

When someone says, “I had French toast for breakfast!” I think of two pieces of thickly-sliced white bread doused in some kind of cream and egg mixture, fried in oil, and covered in powdered-sugar and syrup. Not exactly the definition of a “healthy” breakfast.

Does this mean those of us who are doing our best to eat healthy breakfasts can no longer enjoy French toast? BY NO MEANS!

Try the following recipe, which makes use of my favorite bread---cinnamon-raisin Ezekiel bread---which also happens to be a complete protein!

(Meaning that it is made with a combination of grains that, together, include all the essential amino-acids necessary for our bodies---in other words, protein that is comparable to that found in animal products, such as eggs and meat)

Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast

4 slices cinnamon-raisin Ezekiel bread (or other sprouted-grain bread)

2 eggs

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ tablespoon canola oil (or other vegetable oil)

Maple Syrup (to taste)

Heat the canola oil in a large, non-stick sauté for a few minutes on medium heat, or until hot.    

Crack the eggs into a large, flat plate or pie dish. Add the cinnamon and whisk together.

Working with two pieces at a time, dip the bread into the egg mixture and coat both sides.

Cook two pieces of bread in the pan on each side for about 2 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Repeat the dipping and cooking with the remaining two pieces of bread.

Transfer the French toast to a serving plate and add any toppings you like, such as bananas, walnuts, powdered sugar, or maple syrup.    

Serves 2.