What do you use in place of syrup on your french toast?!

egbkid

i just use regular syrup; i only use a Tbsp, though. Why deprive what you like? For me, French toast and waffles are a treat, since i seldom have time to make them. So when i do have them, i add the syrup.
Although, i suppose for me, it is hardly cutting back on the syrup, because i was never wild about it anyway, and always only used about a Tbsp just enough to say it is there.

tpycha126

I still use syrup, but instead I put it in a dipping bowl and just dip my french toast into it.

ErinMarie25

I use Maple Grove Sugar-Free syrup. Veeeerrry low in calories and no sugar.

amycal

use REAL maple syrup - 1 tablespoon has 52 calories, it has some good nutrients in it, and once you get into the real thing, you will never want to eat any of those fake colored sugar-syrups! Plus, a tablespoon may feel like enough when you have the real thing.

I am with you! I don't want to eat artificial crap - I'd rather have a small amount of the real thing. I also make blueberry sauce for french toast. It is pretty high in sugar although I don't fill cup completely but it is full of blueberries which are super healthy and we pick organic ones in the summer to freeze for winter. I will go publish recipe it is called "Susan's Blueberry Sauce"

ready4change

This fall I made some apple butter. All that's in it is apples and spices (although the store bought brands are usually full of sugar as well). It's a lot thicker than apple sauce but not as thick as syrup. That is really good on pancakes or french toast.

Oooh that sounds fabulous! I receive a TON (well not litterally, but a lot) of apples from my sister-in-law every year from her tree and I'm always looking for different ways to use them!

Do you have a recipe for this apple butter? I'd like to try to make it!

Siy26

:happy: Hi there!!! Actually I'm one of the sweet lovers!!! I can tell you I do wish to have a french toast but I don't. I have a goal and I think you can just add some organic honey. It taste very good. I get organic food in Whole Foods. If you have a place like that close to you, It's better to go food shopping there and will see more results in your calorie counter. Good luck!!!

ready4change

Make your own fruit puree to pour over it. It'll up the fiber content and it's natural and healthy.

Probably a dumb question... but how do you make this fruit puree? Do you add anything to the fruit when you puree it?

TheMaidOfAstolat

Make your own fruit puree to pour over it. It'll up the fiber content and it's natural and healthy.

Probably a dumb question... but how do you make this fruit puree? Do you add anything to the fruit when you puree it?

Nope...never a dumb question. I just puree fruits that have a high liquid content already (Melons, strawberries, frozen blueberries). If you were to choose somthing like bananas...they would puree but it would be much more like a spread...but that would probably be really tasty as well.
I also don't eat traditional french toast, lol. No eggs for me.
If anyone doesn't eat eggs...here's a good recipe:

2 cups vanilla nondairy milk
4 to 5 tablespoons flour
3 teaspoons vegan sugar
dash cinnamon
4 bread slices
nonstick spray
powdered sugar, to taste

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix together nondairy milk, flour, sugar, and cinnamon to form a batter.

2. Dip bread in batter and fry in lightly greased pan until golden brown.

3. Serve sprinkled with vegan powdered sugar.

Makes: 4 servings, Preparation time: 15 minutes, Cooking time: 10 minutes

abyt42

Canned peaches (in juice) on top (This is how my mom always served french toast, so syrup was a weird condiment that my husband introduced. Pancakes got concord grape jam and a fried egg.)

I now add a tablespoon of syrup to the egg/milk/vanilla/cinnamon I soak the bread in, then cook it on the griddle, then serve it covered in fruit (either heated blueberries, or sliced bananas, or peaches....strawberries if they're in season.)

heatherno

We love applesauce on our french toast! Even my kids ask for applesauce...

rachel5576

sliced bananas, cinnamon and a little drizzle of honey

ErinMarie25

We love applesauce on our french toast! Even my kids ask for applesauce...

Good ideaaaaaaa!

asltiffm

Ready4change, Well, I didn't really follow a recipe. I just sliced up enough apple to fill up my crockpot. I poured in a little 100% apple juice so the apples on the bottom wouldn't burn. I added approximately 2 tsp each of ground cloves, ground all spice & nutmeg and about 4 Tbsp of cinammon. I have a large crockpot that fis about 15-16 apples. You may want to start with less spice and taste after it's cooked some then add more. ANyway, just turn the crockpot on low for 10-12 hours. Then open the lid and stir it. Keep it on low for 4 more hours. Leave the lid off so it can start to thicken. A couple of hours later, blend it with a stick blender to smooth it up. If you like it chunkier, you may not need to do that since the apples will fall apart as you stir them with a spoon. Once it reaches the consistency you like, turn off the crockpot. If you want to can it, proccess them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. I'm not sure how long it lasts in the fridge since I finish off a jar before it has a chance to go bad.

mefirstone

buy apple cyder and then boil the cyder and add a little bit of cinamon and some whole wheeth flower then you will have such good sauce to go on top of the french toast.

agataarchangel

ED Smith Sugar-Free Syrup is what I use; it's the best-tasting sugar-free one that I've come across, and it's not as watery as some of the other ones. Sugar-Free Jam is always a great option too (Smucker's Sugar-Free Squeezables!), and, of course, fruit.

To make french toast healthier altogether, just use EggBeaters instead of real eggs!

schill19

cinn - applesauce, with or without bananas!!b yum!

elfinsnow

Fresh or frozen berries and a squirt of whipped cream- yum!
Or 1 tsp real maple syrup- or fruit syrup. (I use berries, a little apple juice, and a squirt of honey- boil)

meagalayne

I'd use the real stuff - Pure maple syrup - if that's the flavour I was going for. A little goes a long way.

Usually, I have 1 tbsp fruit preserves and 1/2 tbsp of organic honey. Super sweet and delicious. Not too bad on cals, either. You can also make an easy compote out of frozen fruit with some kind of sweetener (natural or artificial, if you are that concerned about calories). Nut/apple butter is also an awesome option - I love natural PB on my french toast and pancakes -- I know that probably seems wrong, but I love PB on EVERYTHING! hahah

Add some plain yogurt or cottage cheese on top with fresh fruit and eat one less piece of french toast. It'll be just as filling, a more balanced meal, and around the same calories. If you're only focusing on calories without focusing on the QUALITY of calories, you're going to have a really hard time developing healthy eating habits to sustain you during maintenance. Just my $0.02!

Enjoy your breakfast!

tierra85

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jessmomof3

Natural peanut butter or all fruit spread (Polaner makes a good one). Or warm up some blueberries in the microwave until they get kind of saucy and add some cinnamon.

amathwills

no salt and pepper which = no extra calories:)

sabjoy2004

I use Honey.

peachyxoxoxo

I don't really eat French toast, but anything that calls for syrup on top, I usually just use plain old maple syrup and watch my portion. I put about a tablespoon of syrup in a little microwaveable dish and heat it up for 15 seconds so it pours more easily. Fruit preserves would be a good alternative, I put that on my oatmeal sometimes in lieu of syrup for a little touch of sweetness.

bridget14yr

You should totaly put apple butter on it its realy good. TRY IT!!

angelaplaxton

I use Adams PeanutButter, and i use that PB only. unless you have a peanut allergy, don't use it!
Also, there is Guava Syrup its a natural sugar extract from the Guava Plants, and of course i'd imagine its
de-alcoholized. Low sodium, low fat skim milk Cottage Cheese with some berries on top may just
intise you!!
PS Try applesauce (unsweetened, and add cinamon, or make your own as i do)

Mtarbarnes

just plain old powdered sugar ...a very light dusting. No butter or syrup...it doesnt need it once you go awhile without its naturally sweet.

teebeegeebee

try honey and sliced banana

alifer

I found a low calorie recipe for blueberry soup. It was great over pancakes and ice cream. I assume it would be great over french toast also. Little goes a long way. I froze the excess soup to use later.