Miraval's Stuffed French Toast
Megan Clark
I make this every Christmas morning
ingredients
- Filling
- 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced fat cream cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped dried cherries
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped dried blueberries
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped dried apricots
- 1 teaspoon mincdd fresh mint
- French Toast
- 8 slices cinnamon raisin bread
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Garnish
- Fresh berries
directions
- 1
For the filling: In a mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese by stirring vigorously or by warming slightly over a water bath. Stir in the dried fruits and mint.
- 2
For the French Toast: spread 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on a slice of bread and top with another slice of bread. Repeat to make four sandwiches.
- 3
Heat griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
- 4
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and buttermilk until just combined. Whisk in cinnamon, allspice, and maple syrup. Dip both sides of each sandwich into the batter and place on hot griddle. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes and flip. Cook until browned on remaining side.
- 5
Cut each sandwich into 4 pieces and serve warm. Garnish with fresh berries
notes
per 2 piece serving: 160 calories 9 grams protein and 4 grams fat you might double the amount to make 8 regular size servings. These are SPA servings
Source: Megan Clark
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