CRUNCHY GRANOLA FRENCH TOAST

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French toast gets an extra dose of crunch when coated with granola.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups Nature Valley™ oats 'n honey protein granola
3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 slices whole wheat bread
1 cup real maple or maple-flavored syrup

Steps:

In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla with whisk until well combined.
In food processor, place granola. Cover; process about 30 seconds or until all large pieces are broken up and coarse meal forms. Transfer to shallow bowl.
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-low heat. Dip bread slices into egg mixture then into granola to coat evenly on both sides. Place 2 slices in skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until deep golden brown. Turn; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Repeat with remaining bread slices, adding oil as needed.
Serve each slice with 2 tablespoons syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g