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DHA-French Toast with yogurt and fruit topping
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Makes: 2 servings
1 serving = 2 pieces of French toast with 1-93 mL yogurt beverage and 1/2 cup (125 mL) fruit topping. DHA-enriched eggs, bread, milk and yogurt can be worked into your daily diet and provide a source of DHA (an Omega-3 fat). French toast is an all time favourite so top with seasonal fruit and enjoy for breakfast, lunch or even dinner. Learn more about DHA
Ingredients
| 4 slices | DHA-enriched 100% whole wheat bread | 4 slices |
| 2 | DHA-enriched eggs | 2 |
| 1/4 cup | DHA-enriched 1% milk | 50 mL |
| 1/4 tsp | vanilla extract | 1 mL |
| 1/4 tsp | ground cinnamon | 1 mL |
| dash | nutmeg | dash |
| 2 tsp | canola oil | 10 mL |
| 2 | DHA-enriched yogurt beverage (93 mL) | 2 |
| 1 cup | seasonal berries or diced fruit (fresh or frozen) | 250 mL |
Directions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Dip slices of bread in the egg mixture, turning to coat thoroughly.
- Place coated bread slices in hot frying pan. Cook, turning, until both sides are nicely browned, about 2 minutes each side.
- Top with DHA-enriched yogurt and seasonal berries or diced fruit.
Nutrients per Serving
| Calories | 389 |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 14.5 grams fat (3.5 g saturated fat) |
| Fibre | 9.1 g |
| DHA | 161 mg* |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Cholestrol | 201 mL |
| Sodium | 429 mg |
