Light Night Before French Toast Raphael

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14

Light Night Before French Toast Raphael perfect for breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 cups white bread , crustless and cut into 1-inch cubes
	3 cups whole wheat bread , crustless , seedless , and cut into 1-inch cubes
	4 -6 ounces fat free cream cheese , cut into pieces ( could add some fruit )
	5 eggs
	1 1/4 cups skim milk
	1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
	1/3 cup maple syrup

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

360

Sugar

29g

Fat

This French toast recipe is perfect for busy mornings as it is easy to prepare the night before and just bake in the oven the next morning. The recipe is named after the famous painter, Raphael, because the cream cheese is said to be reminiscent of the cream paints that Raphael used in his artwork. This French toast is light and fluffy with a tangy flavor from the cream cheese chunks making it a delicious treat to start your day.

Instructions

1.	In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine white bread cubes, whole wheat bread cubes, and chunks of fat-free cream cheese.
2.	Beat eggs, skim milk, cinnamon, and maple syrup together in a bowl.
3.	Pour egg mixture over bread cubes and cream cheese in the baking dish, making sure all bread is soaked.
4.	Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
6.	Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.

PROS

This French toast is light, fluffy, and delicious.

The cream cheese chunks add a creamy and tangy flavor to the toast.

Easy to make, just prepping it the night before and baking it in the morning.

CONS

This recipe is high in carbohydrates and sugar, making it not suitable for a low-carb or diabetic diet.

The recipe calls for white bread which is not the healthiest bread option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe isn’t the healthiest option due to the high carb and sugar level,
it can still be enjoyed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.
Eating whole wheat bread in the recipe can add fiber to our diet, it is good for digestion and good for maintaining our health.