French Toast Sticks

By cweeks

Nutrients per serving (4 sticks and 1/2 tbsp maple syrup): Calories: 147, Total Fat: 3.5 g, Sat. Fat: 0.5 g, Carbs: 21 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 10 g, Protein: 9 g, Sodium: 210 mg, Cholesterol: 1 mg

Ingredients

• 6 egg whites
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 6 slices whole-wheat French bread, each cut into 4 4-inch (1/2-inch thick) pieces
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1

In a shallow bowl, combine egg whites, milk, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dip both sides of bread pieces in egg mixture.
Cooking in batches, place bread pieces in a single layer in skillet and cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and egg is cooked through. Serve with syrup.