French Toast Sticks with Berry Syrup
Rich in fiber, whole wheat bread and berries give this breakfast classic (and your morning!) a healthy boost.
Ingredients
French Toast
- 6 slices whole wheat bread
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon 100% orange juice
- 1 teaspoon (regular or imitation) vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (fresh or frozen) fruit, thawed
Berry Syrup
- 2 cups (fresh or frozen) berries, thawed
- 1 tablespoon sugar free pancake syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Equipment & Utensils
- Non-stick spray
- Shallow bowl
- Large frying pan
- Large saucepan with lid
- Sharp knife
- Whisk or fork
- Spoon
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and fresh fruit (if using).
- At least one hour before cooking, if using frozen fruit, place frozen fruit in refrigerator 1 hour ahead of time to defrost. When finished defrosting, retain juice from defrosted berries. Do not drain.
- Cut each bread slice into four long strips length wise, for a total of 24 long sticks.
- In a shallow bowl, beat eggs, milk, orange juice, vanilla, and cinnamon together, using a fork or whisk.
- Carefully add the bread sticks to egg and milk mixture to soak—turn to coat all sides. Then, carefully remove egg-soaked bread pieces, gently shaking off extra liquid.
- Lightly spray a frying pan with non-stick spray and warm over medium heat. Lay soaked bread pieces in a single layer on the frying pan. Cook until brown, or for about 2 minutes. Flip sticks over with a spatula.
- Repeat step 6 until all French toast sticks have been cooked.
- While French toast sticks are cooking, place berries, syrup, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally until berries are mostly broken down, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover until ready to use.
- Serve berry syrup over French toast sticks. Place fresh fruit on top of French toast sticks.
Tips
- Try using your favorite fruit for topping, such as strawberries, blueberries, or bananas.
- Use your favorite fruit, canned and in juice, for this recipe’s syrup. Try fruits like canned peaches, pears, or mandarins.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
6 slices cut of French Toast, each 1/4-inch stick serving
Per serving
Amount
Calories
290
Total Fat
8g
Sodium
330mg
Total Carbohydrate
42g
Protein
14g
Recipe adapted from California SNAP’s CalFresh
