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When I first started eating clean, I was unsure if I would still be able to enjoy my favorite comfort foods, like lasagna, pizza, and french toast. I wanted to eat only real foods, but I also didn’t want to feel like I was sacrificing my favorite foods.
I have learned that yes, it is possible. As long as you’re willing to cook at home, and make a few substitutes, you can enjoy almost any food on a clean eating diet.
I have two young kids at home who love all things sweet, so I frequently make french toast for them. Every week I try to prepare as many “clean eating” meals for them as possible. I know what they grow up eating is what they’ll likely find comforting as adults, and I want to establish healthy eating habits for them.
So I learned how to modify my go-to recipe to make clean eating french toast. This recipe uses:
- Whole wheat or whole grain bread (no sugar added)
- Farm fresh or store-bought organic eggs
- Organic whole milk
- Real maple syrup
- Pure vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Real butter
If you or your family is used to having white bread products, it may take a little time to get used to whole wheat. But if you stop buying white bread products and stick with whole wheat, it won’t take long until you actually prefer the taste of whole wheat. It’s really worth it!
Now let’s get to there recipe!
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Clean Eating French Toast
Start by whisking together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.
Place one slice of bread at a time into the egg mixture and soak until partially saturated, but not soggy.
Melt butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Place bread into the pan, not over crowding, and cook until browned on both sides.
Drizzle with maple syrup and add any desired toppings!
Favorite Topping Options
Here are some clean eating french toast topping ideas:
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Sliced Bananas
- Sauteed Apples
- Sliced peaches
- Walnuts
- Bacon
- Real Whipped Cream
- Butter
Printable Recipe – Clean Eating French Toast
Clean Eating French Toast
A clean eating version of classic french toast, made with real ingredients for a healthier, flavorful breakfast
Ingredients
- 2 eggs organic
- 1/2 cup whole milk organic
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 8 slices whole wheat or whole grain bread
- 2 tbsp butter organic
- maple syrup
Instructions
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Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.
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Place one slice of bread at a time into the egg mixture and soak until partially saturated, but not soggy.
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Melt butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Place bread into the pan, not over crowding, and cook until browned on both sides.
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Drizzle with maple syrup and add any desired toppings.
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Starting a new journey! You recipes look good and tasty can’t wait to try them. Thank you
Hi! I’m kind of new to this cooking thing, and was wanting to know if I can replace whole milk with any non-dairy milk? Also the butter with vegan butter. These look amazing but I’m dairy free!
Hi Mary,
Yes, you should be able to substitute the whole milk for a non-dairy milk, like almond milk. I believe almond milk is a 1 for 1 substitute for milk, but if you’re using something else, just look up the substation ratio. I have never used vegan butter, so I can’t say positively, but it seems like the substitution should work.