Best 6 Low Calorie French Toast Strata Recipes

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Indulge in a guilt-free breakfast or brunch with this delectable Low-Calorie French Toast Strata. This wholesome dish combines the classic flavors of French toast with a lighter, healthier twist. Featuring whole-wheat bread, almond milk, and egg whites, this strata is packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor. Discover a collection of irresistible recipes within this article, ranging from the basic Low-Calorie French Toast Strata to tantalizing variations like the Savory Spinach and Feta Strata and the decadent Chocolate Chip and Berry Strata. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to satisfy your cravings without compromising your health goals. Whether you're a fan of sweet or savory, vegetarian or meat-lover, this article has a French Toast Strata recipe that will delight your taste buds and nourish your body.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEALTHY OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray, for coating baking dish
One 8-ounce whole wheat baguette, cut into twenty-four 1/4-inch slices
One 12-ounce can evaporated fat-free milk
1 cup reduced-fat (2-percent) milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
4 large eggs
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • For the French toast: Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the bread slices on the diagonal in 3 rows in the dish, slightly overlapping the slices. Whisk together the evaporated milk, milk, vanilla and almond extracts, cinnamon, salt and eggs until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, taking care to evenly coat the bread. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the foil from the baking dish and spoon any remaining egg mixture over the top of the bread pieces to assure they are evenly moistened.
  • For the topping: Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the bread. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and the cinnamon. Bake until golden, about 40 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup and serve.

FRENCH TOAST STRATA



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I'm always on the lookout for different breakfast and brunch ideas. I like to serve this easy make-ahead casserole when we have out-of-town guests. -Jill Middleton, Baldwinsville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (1 cup syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 loaf (1 pound) cinnamon bread, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
8 eggs, lightly beaten
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
CIDER SYRUP:
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, butter and maple syrup; cover and process until smooth. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in cider and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with strata.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 34g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 285mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

LOW CALORIE FRENCH TOAST STRATA



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This Recipe is from the SPLENDA cookbook. One of the best recipes I have EVER made for breakfast and I hope you all like it too!

Provided by ChefArden

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonstick cooking spray
1/3 cup Splenda granular (no calorie artificial sweetener)
1 cup egg substitute
2/3 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon maple extract
8 slices cinnamon raisin bread
2 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon Splenda granular (no calorie artificial sweetener)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • BLEND 1/3 cup Splenda, egg substitute, milk, vanilla and maple extracts in a medium bowl.
  • TEAR cinnamon raisin bread into small pieces (1x2 inches). Toss the bread and sliced apples with egg mixture in bowl. Coat bread evenly in egg mixture and pour into prepared lasagne sized dish.
  • CUT cream cheese into 8 chunks and place on top of strata. Blend remaining 1tbsp of Splenda and cinnamon together. Sprinkle over strata.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 40 - 50 minutes or until lightly browned and set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 197.7, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 7.4

REDUCED FAT FRENCH TOAST



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This is an easy variation on the basic French toast recipe, except it uses reduced fat substitutes! Serve with fruit or sugar-free maple syrup.

Provided by Jen

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup egg substitute
⅔ cup skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 slices reduced calorie white bread

Steps:

  • Beat together egg substitute, milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Dip bread slices in egg mixture until both sides are soaked.
  • Spray a skillet or frying pan with cooking spray and heat over medium high heat. Place bread slices into pan and cook until golden brown on both sides

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 152.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

FRENCH TOAST STRATA



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This is a good recipe to use when company comes or when you are entertaining for brunch. Sometimes, I add dried apricots, snipped into small pieces. The apple syrup (in database) is very good with this too. Prep time includes 8 hours in refrigerator.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13x2 rectangular baking dish.
  • Place half the bread cubes in the dish.
  • Sprinkle with cream cheese cubes and then remaining bread cubes.
  • Combine eggs, cream, melted butter and syrup.
  • Mix well and pour over bread and cheese cubes.
  • Using a spatula, press layers down to moisten.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 35- 40 minutes at 350ºF, or until set and golden brown.
  • Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Top with your favorite syrup, or apple cider syrup (see database), or a big dollop of whipped cream.

YUMMY LOW CALORIE FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Yummy Low Calorie French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Megannnnnnnn

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 slices light bread
2 ounces soymilk lite
2 egg whites
2 (3 g) packets Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • combine all ingredients besides the bread.
  • soak bread for 10 minutes in mixture.
  • "fry" in nonstick pan until golden.
  • flip and repeat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63, Fat 0.2, Sodium 110.4, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 7.3

Tips:

  • Use day-old bread: This will help the bread to absorb the custard mixture better and will result in a more flavorful strata.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough strata. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a variety of breads: Using a variety of breads will add flavor and texture to your strata. Try using a combination of white bread, wheat bread, and sourdough bread.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins to the strata, such as fruits, nuts, or spices. Some popular mix-ins include blueberries, strawberries, bananas, walnuts, pecans, and cinnamon.
  • Bake the strata until it is golden brown: The strata is done baking when it is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Low-calorie French toast strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a crowd and can be made ahead of time. With a few simple tips, you can make a strata that is both delicious and healthy. So next time you are looking for a low-calorie breakfast or brunch option, give this recipe a try.

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