A Better Brunch: Thai Toast With Ginger Orange Syrup

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THAI TOAST WITH GINGER ORANGE SYRUP Serves 4

You worked hard all week and a break is finally in sight. But don’t let a single sitting of pancakes derail your discipline. This weekend, make yourself a better brunch.

Ingredients, Toast:

• 1 egg
• 4 egg whites
• ½ cup nonfat milk
• ¼ cup light coconut milk
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 8 slices multi-grain bread

Ingredients, Orange Ginger Syrup:

• ½ cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions:

Combine eggs, milks, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a shallow bowl. Heat a nonstick pan or griddle and spray with non-stick spray. Dip both sides of bread into the egg mixture, and cook for 1 minute on each side. Combine all the syrup ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.

Per serving (2 slices, with 2 tablespoons syrup): 315 calories; 60 g carb; 11 g protein; 2 g fiber; 4 g fat