This naturally sweet cherry compote is the perfect topping for my delicious vanilla-cinnamon French toast. It’s a decadent way to start your day and satisfy your sweet tooth without using any maple syrup or other form of added sugar.

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Cherry French Toast

This naturally sweet cherry compote is the perfect topping for my delicious vanilla-cinnamon French toast.
Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
 

FOR THE COMPOTE:

  • 1 cup frozen, pitted sweet cherries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla, or balsamic vinegar

FOR THE FRENCH TOAST:

  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg white
  • Dash ground cinnamon
  • Dash ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 slices 100% whole-grain bread

Instructions
 

For the compote:

  • Add cherries and vanilla to a small saucepan over medium heat. As cherries begin to defrost, mash down with a spoon as you stir in order to release some of the juices from the cherries.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until juices thicken slightly. Remove from heat and set aside while you prepare the French Toast.

For the French toast:

  • Whip the whole egg plus the egg white with the cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
  • Generously coat a skillet with oil spray and preheat over medium-high heat. Dunk and coat both slices of bread in the egg mixture. Place the bread slices in the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until crisp.
  • Pour Cherry Compote over French Toast and enjoy!

Notes

Makes 2 slices; 1 slice per serving
Note: You can use reduced-calorie bread to cut calories and carbs.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 185Carbohydrates: 29gProtein: 8gTotal Fat: 3.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 165mgFiber: 4gTotal Sugar: 11g— Natural Sugar: 11g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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