Sunrise Sundae with French Toast Hash Browns

Let’s face it: if you’re at all physique-conscious, you likely gave up French Toast a long time ago. But what if I told you you didn’t have to? That’s right, with the help of some whole grain bread and omega-3 eggs, you can put French Toast back on your morning the menu… for good. ????

Now that news alone might be exciting enough, but it gets better thanks to this sundae-inspired French Toast recipe courtesy of my favourite cookbook of the moment, Gourmet Nutrition. When I say “sundae” I don’t mean ice cream, so don’t worry, this is definitely still a healthy post-workout (or any day) meal. Instead of the ice cream that you’d typically find on a sundae, this recipe subs-out the frozen dessert and replaces it with cottage cheese and fresh fruit. Topped with nuts, this is a breakfast that can’t be beat.

Hope you enjoy it!

Kelly

Sunrise Sundae with French Toast Hash Browns

Courtesy of Gourmet Nutrition

Serves 1 large or 2 small

Ingredients:

Sunrise Sundae

1/4c apples, small diced
1/2c low-fat cottage cheese
1/4c nectarine, small diced
1/4c strawberry, sliced
1/4c grapes
1/3c mixed nuts, unsalted, crushed

French Toast

1 slice whole grain bread
Whole omega-3 egg
Pinch cinnamon
Pinch salt
Olive oil

Instructions:

Sunrise Sundae

Place all of the apple pieces in the the bottom of a tall glass bowl.
Place the remaining ingredients on top of the apple in the order they appear on the ingredient list.

French Toast

Cut bread into 1 inch square cubes. Whisk egg, cinnamon and salt in a small mixing bowl and place bread cubes into egg. Let soak for 30 seconds.
Preheat and non-stick frying pan and lightly coat with oil.
Pour the egg and break mixture in to the pain. Mixing as little as possible, lightly brown the bread.
Remove from heat and serve.