Best 4 Healthy French Toast Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to start your day? French toast is a classic breakfast dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. However, traditional French toast is often made with unhealthy ingredients like white bread, butter, and syrup. If you're looking for a healthier alternative, there are plenty of ways to make French toast that is both delicious and good for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEALTHY OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST BAKE

Healthy Overnight French Toast Bake image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 9h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray, for coating baking dish
One 8-ounce whole wheat baguette, cut into twenty-four 1/4-inch slices
One 12-ounce can evaporated fat-free milk
1 cup reduced-fat (2-percent) milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
4 large eggs
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

For the French toast: Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the bread slices on the diagonal in 3 rows in the dish, slightly overlapping the slices. Whisk together the evaporated milk, milk, vanilla and almond extracts, cinnamon, salt and eggs until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, taking care to evenly coat the bread. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the foil from the baking dish and spoon any remaining egg mixture over the top of the bread pieces to assure they are evenly moistened.
For the topping: Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the bread. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and the cinnamon. Bake until golden, about 40 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup and serve.

YUMMY AND HEALTHY BANANA FRENCH TOAST SANDWICH

Yummy and Healthy Banana French Toast Sandwich image

This is something I just tinkered with until it came out to my liking. I tried it with jelly on the inside, but I couldn't taste it, so I just decided to leave the jelly out. The bananas still stay in between the bread without it. It's very delicious and low-fat as well. It doesn't even need syrup.

Provided by filiaxel

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes

Time 16m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons liquid egg substitute
1 tablespoon vanilla-flavored soy milk (such as Silk®)
1 dash vanilla extract
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 banana, thinly sliced
2 slices whole wheat bread
cooking spray

Steps:

Combine egg substitute, soy milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
Overlap banana slices over 1 slice of bread. Place second slice of bread on top and press down so sandwich holds together. Dip sandwich in egg mixture and coat both sides.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; spray with cooking spray. Place sandwich in hot skillet and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip it over carefully and cook second side until browned, about 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 332.2 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

HEALTHY LOW-FAT BANANA FRENCH TOAST

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Mmm what a great french toast! I go wild when I cook sometimes, and this is definitely one of my experiments that worked for the better! Its good-for-you and good-for-your-taste-buds! This is softer then your classic french toast, but the yummy flavors are just too good to resist!

Provided by I Cant Believe Its

Categories Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 pieces of toast, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 egg whites (or 1 egg)
1/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1/2 a large banana)
1/2 cup skim milk
1 1/2 teaspoons melted reduced fat margarine (non-hydrogenated)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon banana extract (banana flavour)
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 -6 slices whole wheat bread, best if stale (Amount depends on how thick your bread is or how much you let it absorb. I use 6 pcs sandwich bread.)

Steps:

Preheat a greased griddle or frying pan (not too hot or they will burn before they cook).
Puree (in a food processor, blender, or smoothie maker) the mashed banana, milk, vanilla, and banana flavour until the banana is completely smooth with no lumps. Add melted margarine and egg whites and pulse until completely incorporated.
Sift the next 3 ingredients (flour through cinnamon) in a small bowl.
Transfer wet ingredients into a larger bowl, and whisk dry ingredients into wets, and ignore small flour lumps.
NOTE: Be sure to whisk batter before dipping each batch of toast. Also, dont add any extra banana or milk to the batter (it will result in soggy toast).
Dip each side of the toast in the batter for a couple of seconds, and allow some of the excess batter to drip off. (for the last piece of bread you will likely have to swab up the remaining batter. Don't worry if the toast tears, just stick it back together on the frying pan).
Cook each side just over a minute, or until browned to your desired colour.
Serve with lots of maple syrup. Refrigerate the leftovers and put them in the toaster the next day. OR cool on a cooking cooling rack, and when completely cool, wrap in foil and freeze. Warm in microwave then toast and enjoy!

HEALTHY FRENCH TOAST

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Our slimmed-down take on this Sunday morning family favorite is practically saintly. Using low-fat milk and egg whites gives it half the fat of traditional French toast. Plus, it's a cinch to whip up!

Provided by Cooking Channel

Categories main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 large egg whites
1 large egg
3/4 cup low-fat (1-percent) milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons butter or trans-fat-free margarine
8 slices firm whole-wheat bread

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
In a pie plate, beat the egg whites, egg, milk, salt and vanilla with a whisk until blended. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 1 teaspoon butter or trans-fat-free margarine on medium heat.
Dip the bread slices, one at a time, in the egg mixture, pressing the bread lightly to coat both sides well. Place 3 or 4 slices in the skillet, and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the second side, 3 to 4 minutes.
Transfer the French toast to a cookie sheet; keep warm in the oven. Repeat with remaining butter or margarine, bread slices and egg mixture.

Tips:

Use stale bread: Stale bread absorbs the egg mixture better and results in a crispier French toast.
Use a variety of breads: Experiment with different types of bread to find your favorite, such as sourdough, brioche, or whole wheat.
Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the French toast in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
Use a non-stick pan or griddle: A non-stick pan or griddle will prevent the French toast from sticking and make it easier to flip.
Cook over medium heat: Cook the French toast over medium heat to prevent it from burning.
Flip the French toast only once: Flip the French toast only once to prevent it from breaking.
Serve immediately: Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

French toast is a delicious and versatile breakfast dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up stale bread and can be customized with a variety of toppings to suit your taste. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect French toast at home that is sure to impress your family and friends.