Jen's Favorite French Toast (and Why Real Maple Syrup is so good for you)

Ingredients (Serves 5):

Whole Grain Bread - 5-8 slices

Eggs - 3 or 4 (I suggest organic, free-range)

Cinnamon - 2 tsp. or to taste
Butter or non-stick cooking spray - to lightly coat skillet

Topping:

Walnuts (health benefits of walnuts here)

Maple Syrup (the real thing!)

1. Mix together with a fork: eggs and cinnamon.

2.Turn skillet on medium/low, and coat with butter or spray.

3. Soak bread in egg mixture. If bread is soft, only put it in for 10 seconds. If it's hard, let it soak longer.

4. Place egged bread on skillet. Cook till lightly browned on one side, then flip.

5. Serve topped with walnuts and maple syrup.

6. Enjoy!

Benefits of Pure Maple Syrup (remember to check the ingredients, pure maple syrup has no added sugar)

Contains fewer calories and a higher concentration of minerals than honey

Contains antioxidants, which may help prevent diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's.

(darker grades of maple syrup have higher concentration of antioxidants)

Contains Manganese, which helps repair muscle and tissue damage and levels blood sugar.

Also contains zinc, iron, potassium, and calcium (Zinc helps in cold prevention, white blood-cell count and men's reproductive health.)

Sources:

Whole and Healthy Living