National French Toast day is coming up on Thursday Nov 28th! But, that’s also Thanksgiving when I’ll be cooking up a storm and probably end up eating toast with PB for breakfast. So today is the day to celebrate and I have a healthier version of the good stuff that combines eggnog into the mix.
I am an Oroweat Breadbassador… or maybe it’s Oroweat Matador I forget.
All I know is the company sent me massive amounts of bread and I’ve been doing my best to enjoy the carby goodness. One of the loaves they sent was Health Nut, which I don’t buy because the first ingredient isn’t Whole Wheat (check labels!). But, since I already have it I’ve been eating it. And I do have to admit – it’s really good because it has lil pieces of nuts. I’m definitely a texture girl when it comes to bread and like it ‘hearty’.
Also, eggnog recently found it’s way into my fridge. I’m not sponsored by the eggnog council, sometimes I go to the store and use this dirty green paper in my purse to get stuff I like.
I’ve mentioned this several times on ol’ RER but I drink MASSIVE amounts of drinks – any and all kinds. I don’t know how to sip, only slam. This is great for winning party games CHUG CHUG CHUG!
But, it makes for a dangerous trip to Las Vegas. And it also makes for risky business when eggnog is in the house. A glass of that stuff can pack over 500 calories easy.
Since I love the taste of eggnog, but don’t want to drink the whole carton in one day I incorporate it into dishes for some eggnogg-y goodness without drinking the whole thing. I made Skinny Eggnog French Toast the other day and loved it!
Randomly, the eggnog went ‘missing’ already so I bought some Silk Pumpkin Spice drink to recreate it with a holiday spiced kick.
Tip: French toast can be soggy if you don’t do it right- Use thick bread and toast it or set it out overnight to dry out. The end pieces work great for FT too!
Skinny Eggnog French Toast
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2 pieces Oroweat bread, toasted (200 calories)
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2 egg whites or 1/3 cup egg beaters (60 calories)
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1/4 cup Silk eggnog or pumpkin spice (40 calories)
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dash vanilla extract, nutmeg & cinnamon (0 calories)
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Toppings: additional nutmeg and cinnamon, syrup, almond butter
Directions: Heat pan & spray with nonstick.
Mix eggs, eggnog, spices, vanilla. Dip toast into batter. Cook. Top. Eat.
Without toppings this recipe is only 300 calories. Top it with a little bit of good syrup and a tablespoon of nut butter to hit all your carb, protein, healthy fat bases for breakfast.
Question: Do you buy the same bread every week?
Disclaimer: This post is part of my partnership with Oroweat. All opinions are my own.
I LOVE the Health Nut bread; they can send some of that goodness to me any day!
My husband and I love a good bread, so we almost never buy the same kind twice in a row.
This blog posting is absolutely great. I appreciate your all written articles just because it is sensible enough and it never waste my time
Anyone know what I can sub for egg whites (I’m vegan)?
that looks DELICIOUS!!
I can’t have gluten and the gods saw fit to put an awesome gf bakery near my house so I get really good bread there…and anyone who eats gluten free knows, really good gluten free bread is hard to come by! I haven’t tried making french toast with it but I will now!
I love Dave’s Killer Bread but will buy orowheat a lot because it is on sale often..
I am not an eggnog fan, but I feel I could do this! Sounds really yummy! I am GF so I typically just buy UDI’s bread :).
I think my husband would love this! No reason to tell him it’s “skinny”! He will be IN LOVE. Thanks!
Usually but lately we are on a Dark Pumperknickel kick….its good for you and the kids love it..go figure!
We actually haven’t had any bread in the house in a while- I will blame it on traveling but when we do (i am going shopping tonight) I usually go for the same type unless there is a good sale on something similar
Yeah, I pretty much stick to the same bread every time I buy a new loaf. I’m down to try new ones, as well as new recipes. The sweet Hawaiian one? That’s going to be crazy addicting!
I loooove french toast, pancakes…really anything you can add syrup to. Thanks for the great recipe! 🙂 I love making stuffed french toast at home with my panini maker…it works, really.
I tend to buy different types of bread just to keep life exciting…LOL.
Might be a breakfast-for-dinner kind of night!
I do buy the same bread every week. Nature’s Own Whole Wheat. My son eats sandwiches every day for lunch 🙂
That’s a lot of bread! I usually get bread from the bakery at Whole Foods. I eat toast almost every day for breakfast.
I know what I’m having for breakfast tomorrow!!!!!!!!!
Yummy! I buy all different breads, but as you say, check those labels!
This looks good. I’ve seen so many flavored silk products catered for the holidays I am compelled to go to the store tonight and get one of them 🙂 I love Rudi’s Honey Whole Wheat Organic bread. I just wish there were more organic bread options out there.