Lunch: Whole-Grain French Toast

In this nutritious twist on classic French toast, soft tofu takes the place of the usual eggs in the cinnamon-spiced batter; the whole-grain bread is browned in a skillet and baked to finish.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Whole-Grain French Toast

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

8 oz. soft tofu, drained and patted dry
1 c. skim milk
1/4 c. honey
2 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. Coarse salt
2 tsp. unsalted butter
4 slice Whole-Grain Bread
Fresh fruit, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Put tofu, milk, 2 teaspoons honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt into a food processor; process until smooth. Transfer batter to a shallow baking dish large enough to hold 2 bread slices in a single layer.
Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Soak 2 bread slices in batter, flipping once, about 30 seconds per side; lift slices from batter, letting excess drip back into dish. Transfer to skillet, and cook until bottom is browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, and transfer skillet to oven. Bake until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer French toast to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat process with remaining butter, bread, and batter.
Divide French toast among 4 plates; drizzle each with 1 tablespoon honey. Serve immediately, garnished with fruit.

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