Peach-Stuffed French Toast Sticks

Serves 4
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 15 min
French toast sticks make great finger food for the kids at breakfast time. Enjoy this peach-stuffed version using whole wheat bread and an easy to make maple cream sauce for dipping. A quick and fun breakfast that’s ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Maple Cream

    • ½ cup (125 mL) fat free sour cream
    • 4 tsp (20 mL) maple syrup or table syrup
  • French Toast Sticks

    • 5 eggs
    • ¼ cup (60 mL) milk (1%)
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup or table syrup
    • ½ cup (125 mL) light cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup (125 mL) finely chopped fresh or drained canned peaches
    • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) ground cinnamon (optional)
    • 8 slices whole wheat bread

Instructions

  • Maple Cream

    • Step 1

      Combine sour cream and maple syrup in small bowl; set aside.

  • French Toast Sticks

    • Step 1

      Whisk eggs, milk and maple syrup in large bowl; set aside.

    • Step 2

      Combine cream cheese, peaches and cinnamon (if using) in another bowl.

    • Step 3

      Stack 4 slices of bread on top of each other; cut lengthwise into thirds to form 12 sticks. Repeat with remaining 4 slices of bread. Carefully spread cream cheese filling down the centre of 12 sticks leaving a thin border bare around each stick. Press remaining 12 sticks onto cream cheese filling.

    • Step 4

      Spray skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-low heat. Working in batches, dip each stick into egg mixture, coating all sides and absorbing some of the mixture.

    • Step 5

      Transfer sticks to skillet and cook each side until golden brown. Serve with dollop of Maple Cream for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories374
Fat13 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Trans Fat1 g
Carbohydrate46 g
Fibre4 g
Sugars17 g
Protein19 g
Sodium542 mg