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Sunday, February 20, 2011

In my favor..

We woke up to a blanket of snow..

NOT in my favor..

2 babies & husband are sick with colds/fevers.. chances I sneak away without catching the bug??

NOT in my favor .. but I'm taking my chances.




Breakfast.. Definitely in my favor

Baked Apple French Toast. 


You will need:

2 medium sized apples
3 tbsp Smart Balance butter
3 tbsp Cinnamon
3 tbsp Truvia or Stevia
Desired Agave Nectar
1/2 C. sliced almonds
4 egg whites
1/2 C. Almond Milk
4 slices of Ezekiel bread (or any whole grain bread)
Pure Maple Syrup


Instructions

Preheat oven 375 degrees
Thinly slice both apples
Melt butter in microwave
Mix cinnamon, truvia into the butter
Layer apples on bottom of glass pan, Pour a small amount of the mixture over the top of apples.

Layer apples and repeat.

Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds
Bake for 30 minutes

To prepare french toast:
Mix egg whites with almond milk with fork
Add cinnamon if desired. (you know I did)
Soak each slice in mix and put on hot griddle/pan.
Soakin it up.

Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until brown.

Top with baked apples




Healthy, delicious and sweet.
Yep, completely in my favor-- I'll take my chances. 

5 comments:

  1. I hope your babies and hubby feel better soon!!! And hopefully you'll sneak away with out getting sick somehow :)

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  2. Mmm yummy! *drooling* cannot wait to try this!

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  3. Your breakfast looked DELICIOUS! French toast is one of my faves so I'll definitely have to try this variation.

    I really enjoyed your guest post over on meals and moves. Great advice! I found it so inspiring.

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  4. That french toast looks so delicious! I have so many of those ingredients already in my house. I think I know I good way to put them to work now!

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  5. Looks like a perfect breakfast for all this lame snow!

    Where do you buy your ezekiel bread?

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