French Toast Fingers
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) grated orange rind
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) orange juice
- ¼ cup (60 mL) low sugar strawberry jam
- 8 slices whole wheat bread
- Icing sugar and maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1
Whisk eggs, orange rind and juice in small bowl; set aside.
- Step 2
Match four pairs of bread slices. With two slices stacked on top of each other, trim crusts from each pair (reserve crusts for another use or discard). Spread 1 tbsp (15 mL) jam on one slice of each pair; place second slice on top. Cut each sandwich into three even strips. Dip sandwiches into egg mixture, flipping to coat both sides.
- Step 3
Spray large non-stick skillet or griddle or with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.
- Step 4
Cook sandwiches on both sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Dust with icing sugar and serve with of maple syrup for dipping, if desired.
Tips
Instead of using whole wheat bread, use another bread of your choice or use a different type of bread for both the bottom and the top.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving | |
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Calories | 258 |
Fat | 7 g |
Saturated Fat | 2 g |
Trans Fat | 0 g |
Carbohydrate | 35 g |
Fibre | 4 g |
Sugars | 12 g |
Protein | 14 g |
Sodium | 331 mg |