After stoppping at The Great Harvest Bread Company in Ann Arbor, MI, I bought a Cinnamon Swirl loaf and had a craving to make french toast! I debated about sharing this breakfast because it’s not exactly healthy, but it IS delicious so I posted anyway.
Unfortunately, I could not figure out the nutritional information because the nutrition facts on the company’s website would not download onto my computer. SO, I have no idea how many calories are in a slice of this bread and frankly I don’t care because I have a rough estimate in mind. I am going to count this breakfast of Cinnamon Swirl French Toast as my “discretionary calories” for the day and not worry about it. I am sure it far exceeds what I would treat myself to on a normal day but since I eat healthy 80-90% of the time, I know that the rest of the day will be nutritious! I accompanied the slices with a small glass of milk and a 1/2 cup of frozen berries. Does it count that the employees said this loaf is made with whole grains?
Just look at all the savory cinnamon oozing. The bread was so moist and rich that I felt like I was eating dessert for breakfast (no syrup or butter necessary)! This was way better than a donut!
While it was a break from our usual morning breakfast, Brandon and I agreed that we would freeze the rest of the loaf because this is definitely a breakfast to save for when you have the ultimate sweet tooth!
Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
Makes 2 servings
5 (1/2″ thick) Slices of The Great Harvest Bread Company’s Cinnamon Swirl Loaf
2 eggs
1/2 cup of milk (preferably skim but if you must compromise, 1% is good too)
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
Cooking spray
Heat skillet over medium heat. While the pan is heating up, beat together eggs through nutmeg and dip the slices of bread in the egg mixture until soaked through. Spray skillet with cooking spray and place slices in the pan to toast. Once browned on both sides and heated through, these guys are ready to eat! Most of the egg mixture was leftover because the slices were very small and I don’t think I let them soak long enough. You could probably get away with one egg and a 1/4 cup of milk and still have enough for 5 slices. Just know it still tasted amazing!!
*This recipe works great with whole wheat bread too, I just use 4 slices instead of 5!! It’s how I usually make French toast and all the egg mixture is usually gone!
