Overnight French Toast with Cinnamon Syrup

A great make ahead brunch dish, this cinnamon-spiced French toast soaks overnight and the cinnamon syrup can be made up to one week in advance.


Ingredients


French Toast

1 large egg

2 large egg whites

3/4 cup nonfat milk

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon baking powder

8 1/2-inch-thick slices Italian bread

2 teaspoons canola oil, divided

1 teaspoon butter, divided

Cinnamon Syrup

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup dark corn syrup

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup evaporated fat-free milk
Preparation


1.To prepare French toast: Whisk together egg, egg whites, milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and baking powder in a medium bowl until well blended. Place bread slices in a large, shallow baking dish and pour egg mixture over the top; turn to coat evenly. Press a piece of wax paper directly on the bread to cover it, then cover dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.

2.To make cinnamon syrup: Stir together 1/2 cup sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in evaporated milk. Let cool; transfer to a small pitcher.

3.To cook French toast: Heat 1 teaspoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add four of the soaked bread slices to the pan and cook until golden on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the toast to a platter and keep warm in a warm oven. Cook the remaining slices in the same manner, using the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon butter. Serve with cinnamon syrup.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the syrup (Step 2) can be for up to 1 week. If desired, warm before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving: 376 calories; 6 g fat (2 g sat, 2 g mono); 57 mg cholesterol; 72 g carbohydrates; 10 g protein; 1 g fiber; 370 mg sodium; 230 mg potassium.



Nutrition Bonus: Folate (33% daily value), Selenium (29% dv), Calcium (15% dv).



5 Carbohydrate Serving



Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 nonfat milk, 3 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 fat