If you think that the only way to lose body fat and add lean muscle is to live off of kale and protein bars, think again! With the TakeDown Challenge and TakeDown LifeStyle programs you can eat real, delicious food and still lose weight. Just ask Ruby and Rob, recent TDC participants!
Feel free to review the recipe here or download it here: FabulousFrenchToast (1)
Fabulous French Toast
Yields: 8 – 10 Pieces French Toast
(make the batter ahead, but not the toast)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup LF 2% Cottage Cheese
2/3 cup Egg Beaters
1 Whole Egg
1/3 c. 2% Milk
1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp. Almond Extract
1/4 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
40 grams *Vanilla Protein Powder
Canola Oil Cooking Spray
Light Multi Grain or Flourless Bread
Toasted Walnut Pieces
Directions: Step 1: Place all ingredients (through Protein Powder) in a blender. Blend until smooth (1 – 2 min.) The cottage cheese should be totally creamy.
Step 2: Heat large skillet sprayed with canola oil over med-high heat.
Make sure the skillet is good -n- hot before adding bread slices.
Step 3: Pour batter into a shallow dish with a lid. Dip whatever number of pieces of French Toast you are going to eat; flipping to totally submerge and cover each piece of bread. Immediately place on the hot skillet. Toast about
2 – 3 minutes, or until golden. Flip and toast about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat to your plate and
enjoy! Store the remaining batter in a covered container in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Whisk a bit before each use.
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TOASTING Nuts: Place one layer of nuts on a baking sheet in a pre-heated oven to 275° for about 8 – 10 minutes or until crispy and slightly browned. This enhances the flavor of the nut a ton! You can make more than you need and store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.
Full Meal Portions:
2 unit portion: 1 slice French Toast + 1/3 c. Vanilla Greek Yogurt +
1 Tbsp. nuts
3 unit portion: 1 . slice French Toast + 1/3 c. Vanilla Greek Yogurt +
1 Tbsp. nuts
4 unit portion: 2 slices French Toast + 1/2 c. Vanilla Greek Yogurt +
2 Tbsp. nuts
5 unit portion: 2 . slices French Toast + 1/3 c. Vanilla Greek Yogurt +
1 . Tbsp. nuts
*Not the weight of the proteinpowder, the macro nutrient (protein) value