We Spaniards are happy to receive the influences of the people we welcome in our land, and this is no different in gastronomy. An example of this is having received from the Portuguese, at the time of colonization, the delicacy we know by the name of rabanada.
Although French toast is traditionally eaten at Christmas parties, nothing prevents you from enjoying this dish on other dates. However, it can really be very caloric and break that diet that you want to keep so much, not to mention that in the preparation there may be not-so-healthy ingredients!
The traditional recipe includes stale wheat bread, eggs, whole milk, condensed milk, vanilla and a mixture of sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling. Some include chocolate and brigadeiro.
Then see a healthy french toast recipe that, in addition to being delicious, helps preserve health.
Healthy Oven Toast
You will need:
- 12 very firm slices of wholegrain bread, cut approximately 2 cm thick;
- 3 eggs;
- 1 liter of skimmed milk;
- 2 cinnamon sticks;
- 1 pinch of grated nutmeg;
- 2 lemon or orange peels;
- 3 teaspoons of powdered sweetener;
- 3 teaspoons of cinnamon powder;
- parchment paper to line the form;
- butter for greasing;
- rectangular shape of 30 cm.
You will prepare like this:
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. In a refractory, mix the milk, cinnamon sticks and lemon or orange peels. Dip each slice of bread in the milk, without letting it soften too much, but moistening it well and evenly. In a bowl, beat the egg until foamy and add the nutmeg. Completely moisten each slice in this mixture and arrange in a pan lined with parchment paper and greased with butter. Place in the oven and allow to brown for approximately ten minutes (varies according to the size and type of oven). Flip the slices over and brown (five to seven minutes). Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Mix the sweetener with the cinnamon powder on a plate. With a fork, pass each slice of french toast through the mixture and place on a serving platter. Serve immediately with a hot fennel, lemon balm or iced mint tea. This recipe serves four people!
Another suggestion of healthy French toast is for those allergic to egg or lactose, for vegans or for those who prefer. See the recipe:
Healthy French Toast for Vegans
You will need:
- 6 very firm slices of wholegrain bread, cut approximately 2 cm thick;
- 1 cup of almond, cashew, rice or vegetable milk of your choice;
- ½ cup (tea) of skimmed milk;
- ½ tablespoon of cornstarch (if rice milk is used, a tablespoon will be needed);
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder;
- 1 pinch of turmeric or turmeric (needed for golden color);
- 1 level tablespoon of coconut syrup or other sweetener for oven and stove.
You will prepare like this:
Grease a nonstick skillet with coconut oil or olive oil and set aside. In a pan, place the starch, turmeric and cinnamon. Mix and add the vegetable milk gradually, stirring to dissolve the previous ingredients. Bring the pan to a low heat and add the coconut syrup or sweetener and mix until it boils and thickens a little, at the point of light cream. Transfer the mixture to a plate and let it cool. Once warm, dip each slice of bread in this mixture so that it is completely covered. If you have leftover sauce, it can be served to those who want to add it to taste. Heat the reserved skillet a little and fry the slices over medium heat. Let it brown on one side and turn so that the other is also golden. Serve immediately with a hot ginger tea, lemon balm or an iced passion fruit juice. For two people!
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It is important to remember that currently, in markets and large bakeries, we can find bread suitable for French toast. However, it is usually made with white wheat flour. So, unless another type of flour is not specified, use slices of wholegrain bread or cereal that you know is not “white” flour.
Healthy french toast can be very tasty. Here we suggest two easy and quick recipes. You can give it your personal touch by adding other spices, lemon zest, vanilla or other essence. What counts is affection and care for you and the people you love. Have one of the flavors of Christmas all year round at your table, as well as peace and joy!
