Crunchy French Toast

Name: Crunchy French Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 1/3 cup fat-free milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup frosted cornflakes, crushed; 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 8 slices whole wheat bread; Maple syrup

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

This light version of classic French toast is perfect for quick meals or Sunday brunches. My kids love it, and so do I! —Barbara Arnold, Spokane, Washington.

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup frosted cornflakes, crushed
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup sliced almonds
8 slices whole wheat bread
Maple syrup

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and salt until blended. In another shallow bowl, toss cornflakes with oats and almonds.
2. Heat a griddle coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture, then in cereal mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on griddle; toast 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts

2 slices (calculated without syrup): 335 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 196mg cholesterol, 436mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.

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