You can’t top this impressive dish for breakfast or brunch. Warm sweet apples and a hint of cinnamon add a unique twist to French toast.
—JANIS SCHARNOTT FONTANA, WI
START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS
1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
Maple syrup, optional
1. In a large skillet, saute apple, brown sugar and cinnamon in 1 tablespoon butter until apple is tender.
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk and vanilla. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture.
3. In a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Cook bread on both sides until golden brown. Serve with the apple mixture and maple syrup if desired.
PER SERVING 219 cal., 10 g fat (5 g sat. fat), 113 mg chol., 279 mg sodium, 29 g carb., 2 g fiber, 6 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 fat, 1/2 fruit.