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Almond Crusted Stuffed French Toast Recipe

September 12, 2013 by Jeanette 42 Comments

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Almond Crusted Stuffed French Toast  © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Last year, I wrote a post “Healthy Breakfast Recipes for Kids” as part of my “Food for the Brain” series where I talked about foods that are good for the brain. These included berries, apples, eggs, yogurt, whole grains, nuts, leafy green vegetables, fatty fish and iron rich foods.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “eating a healthy breakfast is associated with improved cognitive function (especially memory), reduced absenteeism, and improved mood.” Eating breakfast is also beneficial to adults. Studies show those who eat breakfast are less likely to become overweight, will maintain better cholesterol levels and will maintain an overall healthy lifestyle.

With school underway, starting the day off with a healthy and satisfying breakfast is a priority. Since my kids were young, I’ve always emphasized the importance of a good breakfast. Fortunately, the idea of a good healthy breakfast has sunk into my older boys over the years, and now that they make their own breakfast in the morning, they make good choices on their own. Oatmeal, whole grain cereal, Greek yogurt and bananas are their go-to breakfast foods on any given school day.

I still make breakfast for my little guy because he gets up a little later than my older boys and I’m more awake by then. Sometimes I’ll make him a Fruit Smoothie with Greek yogurt or a Yogurt Granola Fruit Parfait; other days, breakfast might be an fluffy omelet stuffed with leftover vegetables from the night before, a breakfast burrito stuffed with scrambled eggs and uncured turkey bacon, or vegetarian refried beans topped with a poached egg and salsa.

Almond Crusted Stuffed French Toast  © Jeanette's Healthy Living

One recent morning, I treated my little guy to this Almond Crusted Stuffed French Toast served with fresh strawberries. Made with whole grain raisin bread spread with almond butter and blueberry jam from the farmer’s market, then dipped in egg and crusted with sliced almonds, this French toast was a fun way to add fiber and protein at breakfast time.

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Almond Crusted Stuffed French Toast

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces whole grain gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons blueberry jam
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • a dash of ground cinnamon
  • 2 ounces sliced raw almonds
  • cooking spray
  • honey for serving

Instructions

  1. Spread 2 slices of bread with almond butter and blueberry jam. Place slice of bread on top of each slice to make two sandwiches.
  2. In a pie pan, beat egg with milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Place almonds on a plate.
  3. Dip one side of each of the sandwiches in the egg mixture and place on top of almonds. Gently pressure so almonds stick to sandwich. Dip other side of sandwich and press into almonds on the plate. Carefully spray both sides of sandwiches with cooking spray. Cook on the stove in a pan or on a panini press.
  4. Serve with honey if desired.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary Better Breakfast Starter Kit to play around with because I am a big advocate of healthier breakfasts.

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    September 12, 2013 at 7:35 am

    I love oatmeal with a sprinkle of cinnamon and brown sugar, topped off with some blueberries!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      September 12, 2013 at 8:14 am

      Amanda – great idea! Love blueberries and oatmeal.

      Reply
    • Emily says

      September 13, 2013 at 11:09 am

      I eat oatmeal every morning but when I want to mix it up, I will make eggs and avocado 🙂

      Reply
  2. Alicia K says

    September 12, 2013 at 7:55 am

    i love oatmeal for breakfast

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      September 12, 2013 at 8:15 am

      Oatmeal is a great healthy breakfast!

      Reply
  3. Juli says

    September 12, 2013 at 9:10 am

    I find that eggs and veggies do the best job of keeping me satisfied throughout the morning. This morning it was broccoli plus tomato, peppers, onion, and garlic from my CSA with egg whites and pesto. Yum!

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    September 12, 2013 at 9:26 am

    In the winter, my go-to is oatmeal, which I try to keep interesting with varying mix-ins and toppings. In the summer heat, I’ve been gravitating towards Greek yogurt with fruit, nuts, granola, etc.

    Reply
  5. Danielle says

    September 12, 2013 at 9:52 am

    I try to make both of my boys a healthy breakfast every morning. Their go to breakfast is fresh fruit (the more, the better!) and oatmeal. They usually get a half of piece of toast or another wholesome treat to go with it. I try to do the same for myself. My husband gets a fresh smoothie and avocado toast! Now I’m ready for second breakfast!

    Reply
  6. Kristen says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:39 am

    My favorite in the heat is just some cut-up fruit of whatever is ripe that day. Add a bit of greek yogurt with some flax sprinkled on top and you are good to go!

    Reply
  7. Karen says

    September 12, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    I love overnight oats and baked donuts. They are totally customizable for any flavor combo!

    Reply
  8. Elena says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    I like Greek yogurt with fresh fruit

    Reply
  9. livivua says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    im an egg white (anything) breakfast person

    Reply
  10. Bethany C. says

    September 12, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    I like to make spinach egg white omelettes.

    Reply
  11. Lilly Li says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    I like oatmeal with almond milk.

    Reply
  12. sara says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Steel cut oatmeal

    Reply
  13. Debra Lee says

    September 13, 2013 at 1:06 am

    Refrigerator oatmeal for me!

    Reply
  14. Amanda J says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:10 am

    I love homemade overnight muesli served with yogirt, fresh fruit and chia!

    Reply
  15. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:15 am

    LOVE this idea for French toast, Jeanette! The almond crunch must really make this dish. Cannot wait to try…gluten-free, of course! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      September 13, 2013 at 9:22 am

      Stacy – this is fun to eat. I used Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread – it’s really good!

      Reply
  16. Becky says

    September 13, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    I always have oatmeal with cinnamon and dried fruit like raisins or plums or apples and soy milk or almond milk, or my homemade granola with almonds and other nuts, or museli with almonds. On special occasions I make a fresh Raspberry Almond French Toast overnight dish. Your stuffed French toast sounds wonderful, too.

    Reply
  17. Sascha says

    September 14, 2013 at 11:19 am

    baked oatmeal

    Reply
  18. Tamara Coleman says

    September 14, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    I dig all the flavors you’ve got going on here! Will be trying out your recipe 🙂
    http://www.prettybitchescancooktoo.com

    Reply
  19. Lisa says

    September 14, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Oatmeal & a banana is my go to!

    Reply
  20. meredith says

    September 14, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    I love oatmeal and green smoothies

    Reply
  21. Lindsey says

    September 14, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    Favorite breakfast is muesli with milk and/or fruit flavored yogurt (usually raspberry). You’re making me want french toast, though.

    Reply
  22. Cheryl says

    September 15, 2013 at 8:10 am

    Your French toast looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      September 15, 2013 at 6:40 pm

      Thanks Cheryl – it’s fun to eat too with the crunchy coating.

      Reply
  23. Karen D says

    September 15, 2013 at 8:33 am

    I like parfait made with granola and Greek yogurt…but it would be better with more almonds 🙂

    Reply
  24. Leslie says

    September 15, 2013 at 8:57 am

    My favorite healthy breakfast is quinoa with soft cooked eggs and veggies with nuoc cham drizzled on top

    Reply
  25. sue k says

    September 15, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Going to try this at our first ever art retreat in January! Can wait to sample!

    Reply
  26. Christopher Sorel says

    September 15, 2013 at 11:55 am

    thick cut oatmeal

    Reply
  27. Caroline says

    September 15, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    Omelet with fresh veggies!

    Reply
  28. sara says

    September 15, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    I like oatmeal with raisins.

    Reply
  29. Laura J says

    September 15, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    Oh I would have to say fresh fruit! Always my fav and easy on the go!

    Reply
  30. Julie says

    September 16, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Quinoa cooked with dried cranberries and sliced almonds. Yum!

    Reply
  31. Blessie Nelson says

    September 18, 2013 at 3:23 am

    Roasted slivers of almonds mixed with honey and blueberries in buttermilk pancake batter and served hot with low fat yoghurt! Healthy goodness disappears in a second in our home!

    Reply
  32. Lindsay @ Laughing Lindsay says

    September 18, 2013 at 9:12 am

    I like oatmeal.

    Reply
  33. Rebekah says

    September 18, 2013 at 10:54 am

    My favorite breakfast is scrambled eggs with salsa in a Flatout wrap.

    Reply
  34. Erika W. says

    September 18, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I like fresh fruit and bagels with peanut butter!

    Reply
  35. June says

    September 19, 2013 at 7:04 am

    I love oatmeal!

    Reply
  36. Jeffrey says

    September 19, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    Oatmeal with bananas, nuts, dried cranberries and honey.

    Reply
  37. Fern @ To Food with Love says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:44 am

    I’m falling in love with this! What a great idea to stuff and crust French toast! Hope to try this out soon. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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