Whole Wheat French Toast (Traditional & Eggless)

Servings: 4 (makes 8 slices)

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Freezer-Friendly

Approximate Cost: $2.85 total / ~$0.71 per serving

Ingredients (Base):

• 8 slices whole wheat bread (Great Value) – $1.28

• 1 tbsp cinnamon – pantry staple

• Optional: syrup, fruit, powdered sugar for topping

Variation 1: Traditional

• 2 large eggs – $0.34

• ⅓ cup milk (Great Value 2%) – $0.17

• 1 tsp vanilla extract – pantry staple

Variation 2: Eggless

• ⅓ cup flavored coffee creamer (vanilla or preferred flavor) – $0.30

• 1 tbsp cinnamon (or to taste)

Instructions:

1. Make the Mixture:

   • Traditional: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.

   • Creamer Version: In a bowl, whisk coffee creamer and cinnamon until smooth.

     
     

2. Dip the Bread: Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, coating both sides.

   
   

3. Cook: Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat. Cook slices 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

   
   

4. Serve or Freeze: Serve hot with syrup, fruit, or powdered sugar.

   
   

5. To freeze: Let cool, place in freezer bag, and reheat in toaster or microwave.

Budget Breakdown (Great Value Pricing):

Ingredient	Cost
Whole wheat bread (8 slices)	$1.28
Eggs (2)	$0.34
Milk (⅓ cup)	$0.17
Coffee creamer (⅓ cup)	$0.30
Cinnamon, vanilla (est. pantry)	—
Total (with both options):	$2.85
Per Serving (2 slices):	$0.71

Nutrition (per 2 slices — estimate):

Traditional version:

• Calories: ~230

• Protein: ~9g

• Fat: ~7g

• Sodium: ~270mg

• Sugar: ~4g

Eggless version:

• Calories: ~240

• Protein: ~5g

• Fat: ~9g

• Sodium: ~240mg

• Sugar: ~9g (varies by creamer)

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