By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

Most French toast is made by dipping bread in an egg-milk mixture and then frying it until golden brown. This low-fat version uses cinnamon bread, but any type of bread works.

Number of servings

Serves 2
  1. Diabetes meal plan
  2. Weight management
  3. Low-fiber
  4. Low-fat
  5. Meatless
  6. Kidney diet

Ingredients

  1. 4 egg whites
  2. 1 teaspoon vanilla
  3. 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  4. 4 slices cinnamon bread
  5. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  6. 1/4 cup maple syrup

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the egg whites, vanilla and nutmeg. Whisk to mix evenly. Dip the bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides.

Place a nonstick frying pan or griddle over medium heat. When a drop of water sizzles as it hits the pan, add the bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cook until both sides are golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.

Place 2 slices of French toast on a warmed plate. Top with 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Serve right away.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 2 slices

  • Total fat 3 g
  • Calories 276
  • Protein 11 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Total carbohydrate 56 g
  • Dietary fiber 2 g
  • Monounsaturated fat Trace
  • Saturated fat Trace
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Sodium 316 mg
  • Added sugars 24 g
  • Total sugars 32 g
  • Polyunsaturated fat 1.8 mg
  • Potassium 234 mg
  • Calcium 85 mg
  • Magnesium 22 mg
  • Vitamin D 0 IU
  • Iron 1.5 mg
April 04, 2025

Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/cinnamon-french-toast/rcp-20049764