Almond Crusted French Toast

Categories: Brunch

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 C. milk
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 4 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 t., nutmeg
• 1/4 t., cinnamon
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/2 C. sliced almonds
• 2 C. cornflakes
• 8 slices whole-grain bread
• 2 t. butter, divided
• 1 T. powdered sugar
• Maple syrup

Directions

1. In a shallow dish blend the milk, vanilla, egg whites, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt; stir with a fork to combine.

2. In another shallow dish, place the sliced almonds and cornflakes. Crush them slightly with your hands.

3. Place the slices of bread into the egg mixture and turn them over once to moisten both sides. (The bread should absorb some of the liquid, but not be completely saturated.) Press each soaked slice of bread into the almond mixture, turning to coat both sides, pressing so the almond mixture adheres well.

4. Melt butter in a skillet or on a griddle. Add 4 of the almond-crusted bread slices and sauté over medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side, until almonds are golden brown. Remove and keep warm. Repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter if needed.

5. Sprinkle bread with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with maple syrup.

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