Lunch: Apple-Maple French Toast

Soft caramelized apples are a heavenly topping for a thick slice of fluffy French toast.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Apples

Health and fertility benefits of Apple-Maple 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). Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. maple syrup
6 eggs
ground cinnamon
6 slice Bread
3 apples
2 tbsp. water

Instructions

Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of ground cinnamon in a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Add the bread in a single layer, turning until all the egg is absorbed.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter, and add apples, stirring to coat until starting to caramelize. Add the water, cooking until water has evaporated and apples are tender, about 4 minutes.
Pour in the maple syrup and a dash of ground cinnamon; simmer for a minute to combine.
In a large, heated nonstick skillet, melt about 1 tablespoon butter and saute the soaked bread until golden brown on each side, about 4 minutes. Place French toast on a plate and top with apple-maple mixture, plus more butter if you'd like! Looking for more breakfast recipes? Start the day with one of our French toast recipes, easy quiche recipes, or breakfast casserole recipes that feed the whole family.

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