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French Toast with Berries French Toast with Mixed Berry Syrup

This recipe provides some antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids to add to your breakfast. Have two pieces of French toast with this mixed berry syrup for a nutritious breakfast!

Ingredients:

Berry Syrup:

  • 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen with no added sugar) – 140 cal
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar – 52 cal

French Toast:

  • Whole wheat bread (8 slices)
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup fat-free milk
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

Berry Syrup:

  • Pour berries, water, and brown sugar into a saucepan
  • Heat over medium-high heat
  • Smash berries with a wooden spoon when soft
  • Serve warm over french toast or cool and store in the refrigerator

French Toast:

  • Whisk 2 eggs in a large bowl
  • Stir in milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract
  • Dip bread slices in wet mixture, evenly coating both sides
  • Cook on greased skillet until lightly browned on both sides
  • Top with syrup and chopped walnuts, and enjoy!

 

Nutritional Analysis: Makes 4 servings.

  • Serving size: 2 pieces of french toast with 3 Tbsp berry syrup
  • Calories: 205
  • Total Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 94 mg
  • Sodium: 274 mg
  • Total carbohydrate: 38 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
  • Added sugar: 9 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Vitamin C: 5 mg (8.5%)
  • Potassium: 155 mg