Rabanadas | Portuguese Food | Recipe #3

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain adds fiber, while stale bread is often cheaper and absorbs liquids better.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water can be used for soaking.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often cheaper.

Slice bread into thick pieces and set aside.

Whisk eggs in a bowl until well combined.

In another bowl, mix milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until dissolved.

Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.

Then dip the bread into the milk mixture, allowing excess to drip off.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

Fry the soaked bread slices in the skillet until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and orange zest before serving.

Serve warm, optionally with syrup or fruit.

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