Hy-Vee Healthy You: French Toast with Maple-Banana Syrup

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Melt 1 tablespoon of Hy-Vee unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add in one ripe banana cut into thin slices and stir occasionally for 1 minute.

Add in 1/2 cup of Hy-Vee 100% pure maple syrup and remove the skillet from heat, letting it cool.

In a medium bowl, beat together 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup of skim milk, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of Hy-Vee vanilla.

Dip slices of Canyon Bakehouse whole grain bread into the egg mixture, letting the bread soak for at least 10 seconds on each side.

In a medium skillet or on a griddle, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat.

Add the soaked bread slices and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Serve warm topped with the maple-banana syrup, additional banana slices, and chopped pecans.

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