Lorena Garcia's Baked Crispy French Toast
"Chef Garcia's version, with strawberries, yogurt and crushed cornflakes are delicious. Her note on the nutrition info: "0when compared to a traditional recipe, has a 19 percent reduction in calories, a 25 percent reduction in carbohydrates and a 64 percent reduction in sugars!""
Original is 6 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (202.1 g)
- Calories 269.8
- Total Fat - 8.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.2 g
- Cholesterol - 155.4 mg
- Sodium - 253.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 36.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.2 g
- Sugars - 18.1 g
- Protein - 10.3 g
- Calcium - 189.9 mg
- Iron - 4 mg
- Vitamin C - 7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Combine milk, half-and-half, SPLENDA Granular, and vanilla; whisk until SPLENDA® Granular dissolves. Add eggs, whisking until blended.
Step 3
Dip bread into the milk mixture; dredge in cornflakes cereal. Place on a baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 5
Sprinkle a small amount of cinnamon over 6 plates. Arrange 2 toast triangles in the center of each plate. Arrange strawberries around toast; top toast with a small scoop of vanilla yogurt. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Make sure to use 1% low-fat milk for a healthier version of the recipe.
- Using a white bread with crusts removed will help the toast become crispy.
- Substitute almond or coconut milk for the 1% low-fat milk. This substitution will reduce the amount of fat and calories in the recipe, making it a healthier option for those looking to watch their intake.
- Substitute honey for the Splenda granular. This substitution will add natural sweetness to the recipe without the added chemicals of the sugar substitute. It will also reduce the amount of carbohydrates and sugars in the recipe.
Banana-Coconut French Toast Dip the bread into the milk mixture, then dredge in a mixture of crushed banana chips and coconut flakes. Bake as directed. Top with sliced bananas and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes instead of the strawberries and yogurt.
Maple Glazed Bacon: This sweet and salty side dish is the perfect accompaniment to Lorena Garcia's Baked Crispy French Toast. The smokiness of the bacon is a great contrast to the sweet and creamy flavors of the french toast. The addition of maple syrup adds an extra layer of sweetness that will complement the strawberries and yogurt.
Blueberry Compote: This tart and sweet compote is the perfect addition to Lorena Garcia's Baked Crispy French Toast. The bright and fruity flavor of the blueberries pairs nicely with the creamy texture of the french toast. The addition of maple syrup will add a nice sweetness to the dish that will be balanced out by the tartness of the blueberries.
FAQ
Q: How do I make the French toast crispy?
A: To make the French toast crispy, dip the bread slices in the milk mixture and then dredge them in the crushed cornflakes cereal before baking them in the oven for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
Q: How do I make French toast without milk?
A: To make French toast without milk, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture and then fry them in a skillet until golden brown.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Lorena Garcia is a celebrity chef who has appeared on various TV shows including Top Chef and Chopped. She is also the author of several cookbooks and is the founder of the Lorena Garcia Cocina restaurant chain.
Fun Fact 2: French Toast is believed to have originated in medieval Europe as a way to use up stale bread. It was originally known as "pain perdu" which means "lost bread" in French.