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Apple Maple French Toast

Golden slices of French toast are topped with a warm apple and maple topping for a delicious (but healthy) breakfast or brunch you won't soon forget!
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. margarine, soft/tub, zero trans fat
  • 1-1 1/2 lbs. apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups apple pie filling (17 oz)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup eggs whites, raw
  • 2/3 cup skim milk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup canola oi, divided
  • 12 slices whole wheat bread (1 oz slices)
  • 1 tbsp. powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Heat margarine in a large skillet over medium heat and add apples, stirring to coat until starting to caramelize (around 3-4 minutes). Add the cinnamon, apple pie filling and maple syrup and continue until apples are tender, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, milk and vanilla and set aside.
  3. To make the French toast, heat the oil i a nonstick fry pan or one sprayed with nonstick spray (use 1 tbsp. oil for every 3 slices of bread). Coat the bread in the egg mixture and fry until the soaked bread is golden brown on each side.
  4. Slice each piece of French toast on the diagonal and serve 2 whole pieces (i.e.: 4 halves) on each plate.
  5. Top each serving with 5 oz. apple mixture and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Information Per Serving
Calories:  390
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Protein: 13g
Carbohydrates: 62g
Sodium: 300mg
Fiber: 4g