Strawberry Orange French Toast

I always feel like breakfast that isn't cereal or toast is such an indulgence! Because I usually have to get up early and rush around, I don't have time to do much more than make toast or pour a bowl of cereal. And yet, I love breakfast foods, so occasionally I spoil myself when I have time, because I'm a big fan of baked goods for breakfast.

When I go out for breakfast, I usually end up getting french toast because I love how rich the bread gets once it's been soaked in cream and egg and sugar, pan-fried, and covered with maple syrup and powdered sugar. Yum! This recipe is definitely not your traditional french toast, but it's yummy! The main flavor is a healthy dose of orange juice, both in the dipping of the bread and the syrup it goes on! And putting jam into a syrup/sauce is always a good idea - it helps your reduced orange juice get a thicker consistency. 

A word of caution! If you're not using the thick-cut bread that is designed for french toast (which is fine!), be careful to not let the slices of bread soak for too long. Once the slices soak up too much moisture, they don't crisp up very well and are really soggy on the inside. Just dip them quickly on each side! Yes, I did learn this the hard way. 

 

Strawberry Orange French Toast

Source:The Healthy College Cookbook

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. orange juice (divided use)
• 1 egg
• 2 T. skim milk
• 1 T. cinnamon sugar
• 2 T. strawberry jam
• 1 T. butter
• 4 slices whole-wheat bread

Before you start:Beat your egg well, and melt your butter in a pan at medium-low heat.

Recipe

Combine 1/4 c. of the orange juice and egg, milk, and cinnamon sugar in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
In a small pot, combine the rest of the orange juice and the strawberry jam and simmer over medium heat until the jam starts to melt into the orange juice. 
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the jam mixture reaches a thick, syrupy consistency.
Dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture, turning quickly to coat both sides. Cook the slice in the pan with melted butter until the toast is golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side.
Serve 2 slices of toast per person and top with strawberry-orange syrup.

Thanks for reading and happy cooking!