a HEALTHY FRENCH TOAST I will be making for the rest of my life

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious; stale bread reduces waste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories; water is a budget-friendly option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often cheaper.

Cook oatmeal with cows whole milk and a pinch of salt over medium heat uncovered for about 5 minutes until soft and milk has evaporated.

Add 2 egg whites to the oatmeal and cook for an additional 2 minutes to make it creamy.

Spread the oatmeal mixture evenly in a medium-sized baking dish coated with butter without pressing too much.

Refrigerate the oatmeal mixture for 2 hours or overnight to form the bread part.

Unstick the edges of the oatmeal with a spatula or knife and turn it onto a cutting board.

Cut the oatmeal into sticks or squares carefully as it may crumble.

In the same baking dish, whip up the batter with 2 eggs, some milk, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of vanilla, and a little cornstarch to thicken.

Soak the oatmeal pieces in the batter for a couple of minutes on both sides, flipping once or twice until they soak up most of the mixture.

Cook the soaked oatmeal pieces in butter over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown, avoiding overcrowding the pan.

Serve with a spoonful of cottage cheese, fresh berries, and a little natural peanut butter.

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