Valentine’s French Toast
I haven’t had french toast in a very long time. For some reason I always think of vacations! It’s one of those dishes you order when you are at your hotel at the sit down breakfast. I can remember going on a cruise to the Bahamas in 2009 and having the french toast in the dining room. You know it was good if I still remember it!
This french toast is healthier and is soaked overnight to create a wonderful moist dish. It’s baked in a casserole dish rather than a skillet, and still turns out amazing!
Perfect for a night you are having “breakfast for dinner”, a brunch, or an early rainy day.
Plus, it turns out absolutely adorable with the cookie cutters. Spreading the love through food!
For this recipe you will need:
-14 slices of bread. I used half 100% whole wheat, half ezekiel bread
-1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
-1/2 cup of egg whites
-2 teaspoons of cinnamon
-1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
-1 large scoop of vanilla protein powder
-1/2 teaspoon of salt
-2 Tablespoons of Splenda brown sugar
-1/4 cup of PB2 mixed with water
-sugar free syrup for topping
-heart cookie cutter
Start by mixing together your milk batter. Add the almond milk, egg whites, cinnamon, vanilla, protein powder, and salt.
![The protein powder doesn't need to be completely smooth, it'll melt in the oven!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0768-1024x879.jpg)
Next prepare your slices of bread. Using a cookie cutter, make little heart shapes (I saved the edges of the ezekiel for a later use). Double up the slices when cutting.
![Cookie cutter! 99 cents at Michaels](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0770-1024x948.jpg)
![Bread heart. Doubled up](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_07722-874x1024.jpg)
I used half ezekiel and half 100% whole wheat because I wanted to see what would taste better. The ezekiel was MUCH better because it is a more dense bread. It soaked up the milk batter a lot better and still had a crunch versus the whole wheat which was a little soggier. I definitely recommend using all ezekiel!
Sprinkle the Splenda brown sugar blend in the bottom of a casserole dish
![Sprinkled goodness](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_07661-1024x945.jpg)
Place the bread on top of the brown sugar (still doubled up)
![Hearts in a casserole dish](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_07751-1024x926.jpg)
Pour the milk batter on top of the dish
![Remember the protein clumps will melt. Sometimes this brand does this to me!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0777-1024x1012.jpg)
Cover with saran wrap and place in the fridge overnight
![Overnight or a few hours!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_07791-1024x825.jpg)
Prepare the topping. I bought these heart molds the other day at Wegmans. It’s actually an ice cube tray, but I placed PB 2 in them!
![Fill and Freeze overnight](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0827-633x1024.jpg)
They pop out so easily and look at this lovely heart 🙂
![Perfect Portion](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0829-920x1024.jpg)
The next morning/night preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for 30 minutes
![Ezekiel was amazing. And the batter soaked up in the bread!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_08322-1024x861.jpg)
Serve up slices with sugar free maple syrup and top with PB2 hearts!
![Valentines French Toast](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0844-1024x590.jpg)
My entire “breakfast for dinner” meal
![French Toast, turkey bacon, eggs, and kiwi!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0843-1024x800.jpg)
Make this french toast! It won’t disappoint, plus a protein boost from the powder! 🙂
Happy eating…
XOXO With a Cherry On Top,
-Minnie
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Brittany
Hi Minnie! I am looking forward to changing into a healthy lifestyle and I have been doing some research and came across your blog which has by far been my favorite!!! I look forward to starting!
🙂 Love your blog!!
Katie
Aw thank you Brittany! Welcome to my blog 😀