Crispy French Toast

Name: Crispy French Toast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup egg substitute; 1/2 cup fat-free milk; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash ground nutmeg; 12 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick); 1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

Cornflakes add irresistible crunch to this easy baked French toast recipe. My light version uses egg substitute and skim milk but still gets plenty of flavor from vanilla, spice and a kiss of orange. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash ground nutmeg
12 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick)
1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes

Directions

1. In a shallow dish, combine the egg substitute, milk, orange juice, vanilla and nutmeg. Add bread; soak for 5 minutes, turning once. Coat both sides of each slice with cornflake crumbs.
2. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes; turn. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

2 pieces: 200 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch.

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