4 slices of wheat (ezekiel) bread
5 egg whites or 1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup non fat or low fat milk
1 cup corn flakes cereal – crushed to make about 3/4 cup
1 tablespoon smart balance butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
powered sugar – for dusting (optional)
sugar free or regular maple syrup – warmed
sliced bananas
Heat a griddle or large fry pan to medium-high heat
Place the crushed corn flakes in a large shallow bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
Grease the griddle or fry pan with butter.
One at a time, drag each piece of bread through the egg mixture – coating completely. Then drag the individual strips through the crushed corn flakes, so that a scattered amount of corn flakes sticks to both flat sides of the bread.
Carefully transfer the sticks to the fry pan or griddle. Cook both sides until nicely browned (2 to 3 minutes per side). The second side always browns a little faster than the first.
Transfer french toasts to a paper towel lined plate. Allow to cool until safe to the touch. Dust top side with powdered sugar and syrup.
Add sliced bananas to top off the crunchy french toast!!
