| Healthy French Toast |
From "Ask DIY"
episode ADI-613 |
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Q: I'm willing to get up earlier to cook and eat a good, healthy breakfast. French toast is a favorite; can you make it healthy? A: (Dr. Gourmet, Tim Harlan M.D.) It's possible to eat a healthy breakfast without losing the taste and experience of savory dishes. The traditional recipe for French toast is not terribly high in calories, but it does contain a lot of fat. Here's a recipe for reducing the amount of fat, without giving up flavor. Ingredients: French Toast:
1 large egg
3 egg whites
2 tbsp. Grand Marnier (orange liqueur)
1 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. 2-percent milk
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp. orange peel
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
12 slices of sourdough bread
Topping:
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp. Grand Marnier
Cooking suggestions: - Mix together the egg, egg-whites, Grand Marnier, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, orange juice and orange peel in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk until well blended.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle on high heat until a drop of water "dances" on it. Use about 1/2 teaspoon of butter to coat the skillet.
- Dip the slices of bread in the mixture (figure A).
- Place dipped slices on griddle and fry for about 4 minutes, or until lightly browned (figure B).
- Serve with the topping of honey and Grand Marnier.
Healthy-Eating Score: Calories: 300
Fat: 3 grams (including the syrup)
Healthy-Eating Factoid: Most of the fat and calories in eggs is contained in the yolk. A single egg-yolk contains 5 grams of fat. Egg whites can be substituted for eggs in many recipes, thereby drastically reducing the fat content. Healthy-Eating Factoid: A non-stick pan allows you to cook with less butter. A small amount of butter can be used for flavoring, but avoiding excess butter lowers the fat content.
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Phone: 732-469-4400
Fax: 732-302-2300
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Fax: 732-302-2300
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