Cinnamon-Apple French Toast
(Adapted from Veg Times)
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
For the topping:
1 tablespoon oil
4 Granny Smith apples, sliced
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon lemon juice
For the French Toast:
2 cups vanilla soy milk
1/2 cup apple butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 hearty whole wheat bread slices
Directions:
To make the topping:
In a large skillet, melt oil over medium-high heat. Add apples and cook until they begin to soften - about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Mix in granulated sugar and cinnamon - continue to cook until tender - about 5-8 minutes depending on apple thickness. Add lemon juice and remove from the heat.
To make the French toast:
In a shallow dish, whisk together soy milk, apple butter, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until well combined. Heat griddle to medium or medium-high and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Dip bread slices into the milk mixture and place on the griddle. Cook until lightly browned on each side - about 2 to 4 minutes per. Serve with the apple topping.