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Whole Wheat French Toast with Pumpkin Butter

By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated: November 29, 2007

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Whole Wheat French Toast

Whole Wheat French Toast with Pumpkin Butter

Photo © Women's Health Magazine
You will need a lot of energy so don't go into a carb crash with a plate full of sticky pancakes and syrup. This yummy breakfast treat contains whole wheat, lots less sugar and more protein so you'll be raring to go all day long. With permission from Women's Health Magazine.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • I tsp unsalted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 2 slices whole-wheat bread
  • 1 Tbsp pumpkin butter (available at specialty and gourmet stores)

Preparation:

  1. Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Beat together egg and egg white in a bowl. Dip bread into mixture, coating thoroughly.
  3. Add bread to pan and cook both sides until golden brown. Serve with pumpkin butter.
Nutrition Information

Makes 1 serving

Per serving:

  • 258 calories
  • 8 g fat (3 g saturated)
  • 392 mg sodium
  • 30 g carbs
  • 4 g fiber
  • 17 g protein
Compare this nutrition information to all of the calories and fat found in one serving of pancakes and syrup that you might typically eat for breakfast:
  • 559 calories
  • 15g fat (3g saturated)
  • 683 mg sodium
  • 98 g carbs
  • 5g fiber
  • l0g protein
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