Recipes · French · Breakfast
Classic French Toast
One serving has 568 kcal and 25 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of selenium (88%), choline (83%), calcium (81%), riboflavin (79%), thiamin (56%) and cobalamin (54%). Ready in 15 minutes.
- Preparation: 5 min
- Cooking: 10 min
- Makes: 1 serving (281 g)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diets: Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian, Flexitarian, Low-Fat Diet, Halal, Kosher, Seventh-day Adventist Diet
- Contains: dairy, egg, gluten
Ingredients
- 100 g Bread, whole grain white
- 100 g Egg, whole, raw
- 50 g Milk, whole
- 10 g Sugar, white, granulated or lump
- 1 g Spices, cinnamon, ground
- 10 g Ghee, clarified butter
- 10 g Syrups, maple
Method
- Prepare the Egg Mixture In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar (if using), and cinnamon until well combined.
- Soak the Bread Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated evenly. Allow the bread to soak for a few seconds to absorb the mixture.
- Heat the Pan Heat a skillet or non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter or oil and let it melt, ensuring the pan is evenly greased.
- Cook the French Toast Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Serve Transfer the cooked French toast to a serving plate. Top with maple syrup, honey, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
- Chef's Notes Bread Type: Slightly stale bread works best as it holds the egg mixture better without becoming soggy. Sweetness: Adjust sugar or syrup according to taste preferences. Add-Ons: Serve with fresh fruits, whipped cream, or nut butter for additional flavors.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 568 kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 64.6 g | |
| Water | 163 mL | |
| Fiber | 9.7 g | 33% |
| Protein | 24.8 g | 52% |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | |
| Threonine | 0 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | |
| Leucine | 0 g | |
| Lysine | 0 g | |
| Methionine | 0 g | |
| Cystine | 0 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | |
| Valine | 0 g | |
| Histidine | 0 g | |
| Fat | 23.7 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 7.2 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 3.2 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 2.6 g | |
| Saturated | 11 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | |
| Calcium | 814 mg | 81% |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 45.7 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.47 mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 339 mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 360 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 48.3 µg | 88% |
| Sodium | 600 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.6 mg | 32% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.62 mg | 56% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.87 mg | 79% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 4.5 mg | 32% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 198 µg | 50% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 1.3 µg | 54% |
| Choline | 355 mg | 83% |
| Vitamin A | 280 µg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.8 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 9.3 µg | 10% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.5 kg CO2e a serving: higher than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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