Sunday, December 28, 2014

Healthy French Toast? OH YEAH

Healthy French Toast? OH YEAH

We didn't even skimp on the syrup.

Each month, your favorite dishes get a healthy and delectable do-over with tips from Keri Glassman, R.D. What makes this version of your favorite brunch staple such an upgrade? For one, the vanilla: A magic baking weapon, vanilla extract lends deep flavor without a stitch of sugar—and it has only five calories per serving. Substituting kefir for whipped cream means extra protein and calcium, plus its probiotics are linked to weight loss. Coconut flakes and whole grains add plenty of fiber to help keep you satisfied. And you don't need to skip the syrup, either. Just make sure you go for 100 percent grade A maple syrup (no high-fructose corn syrups allowed!). The nature-made drizzler is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. Ready to get brunching? Check out the full recipe below.

You'll need:

2 cups almond milk
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups kefir
4 sprouted whole-grain English muffins, halved
2 bananas, sliced
4 Tbsp shredded coconut
8 tsp maple syrup
 

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1. Preheat oven to 350F. In a bowl, whisk together almond milk, sea salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and kefir.
 

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2. Soak English muffin halves in the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes.
 

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3. Place muffins on a baking pan lightly coated in cooking spray, then layer banana slices on top. Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
 

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4. Remove toasts from dish, top with shredded coconut, and serve with maple syrup.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS. Per serving: 360 cal, 5.5 g fat (2.5 g sat), 65 g carbs, 20 g sugar, 680 mg sodium, 9 g fiber, 15 g protein

For more healthy (and delicious!) recipes, pick up the January/February issue of Women's Health, available on newsstands now.

More from Women's Health:
Spaghetti and Meatballs for Less Than 350 Calories
Easy Apple Pie That Won't Leave You Bloated
10 Fat-Blasting Recipes

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