high protein strawberry-stuffed french toast

ingredients (makes 1 serving) -
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 large egg, beaten
2 tbsp fat-free milk
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp trans-fat-free margarine, divided equally
2 slices whole-wheat bread
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

directions -
place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and process until smooth, about 30-45 seconds. reserve.

in a wide, shallow bowl, combine the egg, milk and cinnamon.

heat half of the margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture and brown in the skillet until golden brown on both sides. reserve remainder of egg mixture.

when bread is cooked, remove from pan. spread equal amounts of cottage cheese on one side of each bread slice. place some strawberries on one of the pieces of bread, the cottage cheese side. make a sandwich by placing the cottage cheese side together.

heat remainder of margarine in skillet over medium heat. dip the entire sandwich in the egg mixture, coating it thoroughly. add to the pan. cook on one side until egg is golden brown and set, about 5 minutes. flip it, and cook the other side.

remove the french toast sandwich from the skillet and cut in half. dust with powdered sugar and top with remaining strawberries.

per serving -
calories: 400
protein: 28g
carbs: 32g
fiber: 5g
fat: 18g
saturated fat: 5g
cholesterol: 216mg
sodium: 440 mg