Healthy Mealtime Recipes Healthy Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Healthy Breakfast Toast Recipes Healthy French Toast Recipes Stuffed French Toast 5.0 (1) 1 Review One slice of French toast oozing with cream cheese and drizzled with melted fruit spread does not have many more calories or grams of fat than a bowl of most breakfast cereals. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 21, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Low Fat Vegetarian Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ cup fat-free cream cheese (about 5 ounces) 2 tablespoons strawberry or apricot spreadable fruit 8 1-inch slices French bread 2 egg whites 1 egg, slightly beaten ¾ cup fat-free milk ½ teaspoon vanilla ⅛ teaspoon apple pie spice Nonstick cooking spray ½ cup strawberry or apricot spreadable fruit Directions In small bowl, combine cream cheese and 2 tablespoons spreadable fruit. Using serrated knife, form pocket in each bread slice by making a horizontal cut halfway between top and bottom crust, slicing not quite all the way through. Fill each pocket with about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture (see Tips). In small bowl, combine egg whites, egg, milk, vanilla and apple pie spice. Lightly coat nonstick griddle with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Dip stuffed bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides. Place bread slices on hot griddle. Cook about 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup spreadable fruit until melted, stirring frequently. Serve over French toast. Tips To make ahead: Stuff each bread slice, and place in an airtight container. Cover; refrigerate overnight. In the morning, prepare egg mixture and cook. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 150 Calories 1g Fat 29g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 150 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Protein 7g 14% Total Fat 1g 1% Cholesterol 30mg 10% Sodium 163mg 7% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved