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My friend is gluten-free, so I decided to switch it up and get inspired by her recipe from SimplyInTheFlavor.com. Thanks Mon!

Ingredients:

6 small slices of bread (I used Udi’s Gluten Free Whole Grain Bread, which I defrosted as I keep it in the freezer.)

2 large eggs + 1 egg white

1/2 cup half and half (or any milk you have in the fridge.)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon sugar (if you like things sweet, use 1 tablespoon.)

1/8 teaspoon salt (literally a tiny pinch)

A few sprinkles of cinnamon

2 tablespoons non-fat plain Greek yogurt, like Fage

1 tablespoon jam or jelly

Fresh fruit

Non-stick cooking spray

Directions:

In a medium sized mixing bowl whisk together eggs, half & half, sugar, salt and cinnamon.

Dip bread into mixture, completely coating both sides and soaking for about 30 seconds. Put coated bread on a plate and allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes.

Over medium-low heat, spray a medium sized pan with cooking spray.

Place 2-4 slices in pan at a time and cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes on both sides.

Plate with three pieces of toast per person. Top with 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt and 1/2 tablespoon jam. Serve with fruit. I used blood oranges and pineapple. It was the perfect combination of tart and sweet – semi-sweet if you will.

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