Easy French Toast

I didn't always like breakfast.  I skipped that meal of the day for about the first 30 years of my life.  There would be the special occasion breakfast here and there, but that was it.  It wasn't until one of my many times I hopped on the weight loss wagon that I began to realize my need for this meal of the day.  I was doing a very intense exercise program and I couldn't properly fuel my body without those calories.

While I yet again fell off that wagon, I did continue to eat breakfast.

Growing up, my mom began serving us Ezekiel bread long before it ever made it's way into mainstream grocery stores. I can't remember if this was before or after the juicing revolution hit. We went to the little local health food store to buy this bread that was completely different than any whole wheat bread we had ever eaten.  Strangely enough, I really liked it. In college, I was even able to find it at this tiny little health food store in Sylva, NC.

Ezekiel bread- you and I have been through a lot together.

About the same time I began liking breakfast, I noticed a new item beside the old faithful regular Ezekiel bread- Cinnamon Raisin Ezekiel bread.  Game changer.

This item quickly found it's way into my shopping cart and became an instant favorite.

I personally think the best way to enjoy it is in french toast.  It tastes so good you will think it's bad, but it's not!

Easy Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

Makes 1 serving

Heat griddle on medium heat or about 300 degrees.

2 pieces cinnamon raisin Ezekiel bread

1 egg, beaten

1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or more if you like the egg mixture thinner)

1/4 tsp real vanilla extract (totally optional)

dash of extra cinnamon

Optional Toppings

maple syrup

favorite fruit

Coconut oil for greasing the griddle

Toast the Ezekiel bread in a toaster on medium to light setting just so it becomes slightly dry.  It will absorb the egg mixture better.

While you are toasting the bread, mix up the remaining ingredients.  Pour into a shallow dish or pie pan.

Dip each side of the bread in the egg mixture until well coated.

Spray griddle with coconut oil and cook each piece 2-3 min on the first side and 1-2 min on the other side.

Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit.

Do you like Ezekiel bread?  What are some of your favorite ways to enjoy it?