Cinnamon French Toast

By kimmie12

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 8 1-inch-thick diagonally cut slices French or Italian bread
• Cinnamon sugar and reduced-calorie maple syrup (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a shallow bowl, using a wire whisk or a fork, beat the egg and egg whites until foamy. Add the milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat well; set aside.

Preheat the ovent o 200 degrees. Lightly spray a large nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray; heat ovr medium heat. Dip 4 of the bread slices into the egg mixture, turning to coat and draining excess back into the dish.

Place bread slices in prepared skillet. Cook until golden brown, turning once, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Transfer cooked slices to a plate; keep warm in oven. Dip remaining slices in egg mixture; cook as directed. Spray skillet with vegetable cooking spray as needed.

Divide French toast among serving plates. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon sugar and top with maple syrup. Serve immediately.

VARIATION:

For puffy French toast, prepare egg mixture in large, shallow glass dish. Add bread slices, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cook and serve as directed.