Apres Ski French Toast

This French toast is a great way to celebrate winter. The orange flavor stimulates the senses and adds comfort and warmth after a great morning of skiing. Serve with freshly squeezed or high calcium orange juice to get that extra boost, and top with pure maple syrup or a sprinkle of icing sugar.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 323 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon orange juice
• 4 slices multigrain bread
• ¼ tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons light butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bread in a flat bottomed dish. Whisk together the eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Pour egg mixture over bread, and refrigerate until bread absorbs the liquid, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place bread into skillet. Cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side.