Classic French Toast

Who doesn’t love French Toast on a weekend? If you are a Dietetic Directions Instagram follower, you know that I love spending extra time on weekends enjoying a leisurely breakfast. As a result, this got me reflecting on my French Toast memories. Have you realized that food memories tend to really stick with us? When I nine-years-old, I had a sleepover at my aunt’s and I remember they made French toast in the morning. I was intrigued! At the time, I never had this sweet dish before. All it took was whisking eggs, adding milk, cinnamon, little brown sugar, salt and pepper. Lastly, dip the toast in egg mixture and grill it! After that weekend, I made French toast at home and it has remained a favourite. Consequently, I am so happy to share our Classic French Toast recipe with you!

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs, whisked
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
• Fresh cracked pepper & pinch of salt
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter/margarine
• 6-8 slices of whole grain/sprouted grain/gluten free bread

Toppings

• Fresh fruit
• Raw oats
• Canadian Maple syrup drizzle

Directions for Classic French Toast:

1. Firstly, in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar, pepper, salt and milk. Pour mixture into a flat plate to dredge the bread.
2. Melt butter/margarine on a fry pan to medium-high heat.
3. Dip bread into egg mixture and turn pieces to coat both sides evenly.
4. Place egg-mixture-coated bread onto fry pan and cook until golden brown or about two to three minutes a side.
5. Finally, serve your golden brown Classic French Toast with maple syrup, sprinkled oats and fresh fruits. Additionally, a side of Greek yogurt or eggs can be added to boost protein.

Do you have vivid food memories? After that, share a time where you learned how to cook something as a child. Would love to hear!

Classic French Toast

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Who doesn't mind spending a little extra time on breakfast if it means making delicious french toast?

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Ingredients

• 4 eggs, whisked
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
• Fresh cracked pepper & pinch of salt
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter/margarine
• 6-8 slices of whole grain/sprouted grain/gluten free bread
• Toppings: fresh fruit, raw oats, Canadian maple syrup drizzle

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar, pepper, salt and milk. Pour mixture into a flat plate to dredge the bread. 
2. Melt butter/margarine on a fry pan to medium-high heat. 
3. Dip bread into egg mixture and turn pieces to coat both sides evenly. 
4. Place egg-mixture-coated bread onto fry pan and cook until golden brown about two to three minutes a side.  
5. Serve your golden brown Classic French Toast with maple syrup, sprinkled oats and fresh fruits. Side of Greek yogurt or eggs to boost protein.