Crunchy Bran French Toast Recipe

Name: Crunchy Bran French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices whole-grain bread; 4 tablespoons light cream cheese; 4 teaspoons low-sugar orange marmalade; 2 large eggs plus 2 egg whites; Zest and juice of 1 orange; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups bran flakes cereal; 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

8 slices whole-grain bread
4 tablespoons light cream cheese
4 teaspoons low-sugar orange marmalade
2 large eggs plus 2 egg whites
Zest and juice of 1 orange
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups bran flakes cereal
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (optional)

1
Spread 4 bread slices with 1 tablespoon cream cheese each; spread the other 4 slices with 1 teaspoon marmalade each.
2
Combine to make 4 sandwiches.
3
Whisk the whole eggs, egg whites, orange zest and juice, and vanilla in a shallow bowl.
4
Place the bran flakes in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin or your hands.
5
Pour the crumbs onto a plate.
6
Dip both sides of each sandwich in the egg mixture, then in the crumbs, gently pressing the crumbs onto the bread.
7
Heat 1 tablespoon each oil and butter in a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
8
Add the sandwiches in batches and cook until the outsides are golden and the insides are melted, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
9
(Add more oil and butter, if needed.)
10
Slice the French toast sandwiches into triangles.
11
Let cool before serving to little ones, as the cream cheese can get quite hot.
12
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired, and the kids won't even ask for syrup!
13
Photograph by Ngoc Minh Ngo

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices whole-grain bread, 4 tablespoons light cream cheese, 4 teaspoons low-sugar orange marmalade, 2 large eggs plus 2 egg whites, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Bran French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crunchy Bran French Toast

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