Baked blueberry French toast
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 slices
Calories 270
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 2 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | trace | |
| Total fat | 3 g | |
| Sodium | 486 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | |
| Protein | 12 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
Blueberries are packed with nutrients and add great flavor to this breakfast treat.
Ingredients
(Serves 5)- 12-inch French or sourdough baguette
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup fat-free soy milk
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup blueberries, coarsely chopped
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional; not included in the nutritional analysis)
Directions
Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
Cut 10 1-inch-thick slices from baguette. Arrange in baking dish.
To make the custard:
In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Then whisk in milk, nutmeg, vanilla and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
Pour evenly over bread, turning slices to coat evenly.
Cover pan. Chill at least 8 hours or overnight, until liquid is absorbed by bread.
To make the French toast:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Drop blueberries evenly over bread..
In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons brown sugar and oil, and pecans if using. Spoon evenly over bread.
Bake, uncovered, about 20 minutes, until liquid from blueberries is bubbling.