Low-Fat Cinnamon-Vanilla French Toast

From Oxygen Magazine

Start your day off right with this energizing breakfast of low-fat cinnamon-vanilla french toast. Serves 3.

Hands-on time: 10 minutes. Total time: 10 minutes.

We’ve re-vamped this breakfast favorite so that it’s lower in calories but still retains its sweet taste. Cinnamon and vanilla extract add a little zip to this traditional dish.

INGREDIENTS:
2 egg whites
1/4 cup nonfat milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
6 slices whole-wheat bread
1 1/2 cups fresh fruit -- strawberries, bananas or oranges -- cut into pieces
1 1/2 real maple syrup Makes 2
cups.

Hands-on time: 10 minutes.
Total time: 17 minutes.

-->INSTRUCTIONS:

ONE: Heat a nonstick griddle to high or 400°F.

TWO: In a bowl, whisk together egg whites, milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon.

THREE: Dunk each side of bread in egg white mixture. Lay each slice on the griddle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

FOUR: When you are finished cooking the toast, put two pieces on each plate, top with 1/2 cup fresh fruit and 1/2 tbsp real maple syrup.

Nutrients per 2-slice serving: Calories: 212, Total Fat: 2 g, Sat. Fat: 0.5 g, Carbs: 37 g, Fiber: 5.5 g, Protein: 11 g, Sugars: 14 g, Sodium: 314 mg, Cholesterol: 0.5 mg

NUTRITIONAL BONUS: Egg whites are a good source of protein, and at only 16 calories per large egg, they are a guilt-free ingredient. They also contain 2 milligrams of calcium, and paired with the nonfat milk, this dish does your bones good too.