Fabulous French Toast with Spiced Fruit and Powdered Sugar
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Preparation time: 8 minutes |
4 servings |
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Cooking time: 12 minutes |
335 calories per serving, 6% from fat |
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RealAge effect if eaten 12 times a year: |
RealAge-effect ingredients: |
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The natural goodness of soy protein reduces aging of the coronary arteries (now an FDA-approved claim). This powerful breakfast carries a RealAge benefit of 8.9 days younger. |
Apple juice, fruit, egg whites, soy milk, whole grains (fiber, flavonoids, antioxidants, folic acid, potassium, healthy protein) |
ingredients
2 cups unfiltered apple juice or apple cider
1 cinnamon stick or
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup mixed dried fruit bits, such as Sunsweet brand
2 egg whites, beaten until frothy
½ cup nonfat vanilla soy milk
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Butter-flavored cooking oil spray
8 slices whole wheat or multigrain bread, such as Natural Ovens brand
2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar
preparation
Combine juice and cinnamon stick or cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; boil gently 3 minutes to reduce slightly. Add fruit bits; simmer uncovered 8 minutes or until fruit is tender and sauce thickens. Discard cinnamon stick.
Meanwhile, combine egg whites, soy milk, and nutmeg in a pie plate or shallow dish. Heat a large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Coat skillet with cooking oil spray. Dip each slice of bread into milk mixture, turning to coat both sides lightly. Cook on hot griddle 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to four serving plates; top with fruit mixture. Place confectioners’ sugar in strainer; shake over French toast to dust lightly with sugar.
substitutions: Diced dried apples or apricots may be substituted for fruit bits. One-half cup liquid egg substitute may replace egg whites.
tips: Reducing the apple cider is an easy way to add extra flavor to this topping. During the simmering time, the water evaporates, leaving a more concentrated flavor behind. Do not soak the bread in the milk mixture too long or the French toast will become soggy. A quick turn of the bread in the milk mixture will suffice.
nutritional analysis
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Total fat (g) 2.3 |
Sodium (mg) 384 |
Vitamin A (RE) 75 |
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Fat calories (kc) 21 |
Calcium (mg) 65 |
Beta-carotene (RE) 450 |
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Cholesterol (mg) 0 |
Magnesium (mg) 75 |
Vitamin C (mg) 2 |
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Saturated fat (g) 0.1 |
Zinc (mg) 1.2 |
Vitamin E (mg) 0.20 |
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Polyunsaturated fat (g) 0.3 |
Selenium (mcg) 29 |
Thiamin B1 (mg) 0.30 |
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Monounsaturated fat (g) 0.1 |
Potassium (mg) 597 |
Riboflavin B2 (mg) 0.3 |
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Fiber (g) 10.1 |
Flavonoids (mg) 2 |
Niacin B3 (mg) 0.8 |
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Carbohydrates (g) 49.6 |
Lycopene (mg) 0 |
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.2 |
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Sugar (g) 20.5 |
Fish (oz) 0 |
Folic acid (mcg) 32 |
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Protein (g) 9.0 |
Nuts (oz) 0 |
Vitamin B12 (mcg) 0.04 |
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