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    Last Modified: Aug 9, 2022 by Tara Gerner 24 Comments

    French Toast Sticks with Raspberry Dipping Sauce

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    Healthy grilled French toast sticks made from scratch with a rich milk and egg batter and cinnamon and nutmeg. Cooks up crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Served with a simple, wholesome raspberry sauce instead of syrup.

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    Kids love junk food. Doesn't everybody?

    I think part of the allure of junk food is that we aren't supposed to eat it. We want what we shouldn't have.

    When I was at the Sara Lee Back to School Nutrition Summit in July, Chef Jill Houck talked to us about making healthy, nutritious foods look like junk food.

    Is that brilliant or what? I love the concept.

    I think Gracie will devour anything that looks remotely like a French Fry, as long as she can dip it in something that reminds her of ketchup. That's exactly what Chef Jill was betting on when she created the recipe below.

    You could make these ahead of time and freeze them. Wouldn't your mornings be simpler if you were pulling a couple of French Toast sticks out of the freezer instead of trying to cook them from scratch?

    Who needs those pre-made frozen ones from the grocery store that are deep fried? Not my kids!

    What you'll need to make healthy French toast sticks

    For the French toast sticks

    • 4 slices of bread, cut into 3-4 sticks each
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
    • pinch ground cinnamon
    • pinch ground nutmeg
    • pinch salt
    • butter flavored cooking spray (or real butter)

    For the dipping sauce

    • 1 cup raspberries fresh or frozen - I think this would be awesome with any fresh fruit. Strawberries would still look like ketchup but blueberries or peaches or even apples would be delicious, too.
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice - I always say that fresh is worlds better than the prepared in a bottle stuff, but in this recipe, there is virtually no difference. I never buy the prepared stuff and thus have to squeeze a lemon, but if you already have the bottle, go ahead and use it.
    • ½ cup powdered sugar

    How to make healthy French toast sticks

    1. Combine the milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well with a whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
    2. In a blender, combine raspberries, lemon juice and sugar until smooth. Pour into a small bowl and refrigerate until needed.
    3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush spray with butter-flavored cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
    4. Dip the bread sticks into the batter, coating them evenly. Cook the slices on one side until evenly browned, then turn and brown the other side.
    5. Serve the French toast sticks immediately with raspberry dipping sauce.
    6. Cut French Toast sticks into thinner sticks for little kids to dip into the raspberry sauce like fries in ketchup.

    What makes these French toast sticks healthy

    Normally, French toast sticks are deep fried, and these aren't which makes them healthier right off the bat.

    More than that, most of the time, we drizzle or dip the sticks into syrup. Syrup, while tasty, is a nutritional mess, so substituting raspberry dipping sauce instantly bumps up the vitamins and minerals that your kids need.

    And, if all that wasn't enough, it's very easy to disguise whole grain bread in these French toast sticks. Your kids won't know whether the French Toast sticks that they're dipping came from white bread or whole wheat. They'll just dip and eat. Win!

    More French toast goodness:

    • Baked French Toast Casserole with Cream Cheese Filling
    • Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast Muffin Cups
    • Raspberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

    Try these other delicious berry recipes while you're here:

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    • Easy Homemade Raspberry Pie
    • Easy No Bake Berry Trifle – A Patriotic Dessert
    • Red, White, and Blue Fruit Tart
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    Recipe

    French Toast Sticks with Raspberry Dipping Sauce

    Healthy grilled French toast sticks made from scratch with a rich milk and egg batter and cinnamon and nutmeg. Cooks up crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Served with a simple, wholesome raspberry sauce instead of syrup.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 188 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the French toast sticks

    • 4 slices bread cut into 3-4 sticks each
    • ½ cups milk
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
    • pinch ground cinnamon
    • pinch ground nutmeg
    • pinch salt
    • butter flavored cooking spray or real butter

    For the dipping sauce

    • 1 cups raspberries fresh or frozen - I think this would be awesome with any fresh fruit. Strawberries would still look like ketchup but blueberries or peaches or even apples would be delicious, too.
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ½ cups confectioners sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well with a whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
    • In a blender, combine raspberries, lemon juice and sugar until smooth. Pour into a small bowl and refrigerate until needed.
    • Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush spray with butter-flavored cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
    • Dip the bread slices into the batter, coating them evenly. Cook the slices on one side until evenly browned, then turn and brown the other side.
    • Serve the French toast sticks immediately with raspberry dipping sauce.
    • Cut French Toast sticks into thinner sticks for little kids to dip into the raspberry sauce like fries in ketchup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword bread, French toast, raspberry
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    1. TheAngelForever says

      August 06, 2009 at 12:33 pm

      That sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing. I think my boys will love it.
      .-= TheAngelForever´s last blog ..Spotlight on PR =-.

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    2. TheAngelForever says

      August 06, 2009 at 7:33 am

      That sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing. I think my boys will love it.
      .-= TheAngelForever´s last blog ..Spotlight on PR =-.

      Reply
    3. [email protected] says

      August 06, 2009 at 3:43 pm

      Sounds good. I have given her french toast - but not french toast sticks!! Great. I hope it is ok that I linked up my TMTT post, since it was the Grace in the Kitchen edition.
      .-= [email protected]´s last blog ..Same old thing.. and loving every minute of it! =-.

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    4. [email protected] says

      August 06, 2009 at 8:43 pm

      Sounds good. I have given her french toast - but not french toast sticks!! Great. I hope it is ok that I linked up my TMTT post, since it was the Grace in the Kitchen edition.
      .-= [email protected]´s last blog ..Same old thing.. and loving every minute of it! =-.

      Reply
    5. Kayla says

      August 07, 2009 at 3:03 am

      Okay that sounds AMAZING!
      I'm hungry now >.< Lol

      Reply
    6. Kayla says

      August 06, 2009 at 10:03 pm

      Okay that sounds AMAZING!
      I'm hungry now >.< Lol

      Reply
    7. Dawn (Painter Mommy) says

      August 07, 2009 at 8:45 am

      I am always hesitant about checking out your blog posts until I have eaten. You are always makin' me HUNGRY! LOL
      .-= Dawn (Painter Mommy)´s last blog ..How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies =-.

      Reply
    8. Ann Kroeker says

      August 07, 2009 at 1:54 pm

      Terrific idea! I asked the kids what their favorite food was at Family Camp this year. "French Toast Sticks!" was their enthusiastic reply, in unison, with lots of "Mmmmm"s involved.
      .-= Ann Kroeker´s last blog ..Food on Fridays: Chocolate-Chip Cookie Trick =-.

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    9. Ann Kroeker says

      August 07, 2009 at 8:54 am

      Terrific idea! I asked the kids what their favorite food was at Family Camp this year. "French Toast Sticks!" was their enthusiastic reply, in unison, with lots of "Mmmmm"s involved.
      .-= Ann Kroeker´s last blog ..Food on Fridays: Chocolate-Chip Cookie Trick =-.

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    10. bj says

      August 07, 2009 at 4:43 pm

      Ummm, these sound great !
      Could you tell me how you add what you are featuring to your blog name when you link up with Mr. Linky? Are you just adding it after your URL?
      Thanks..bj
      .-= bj´s last blog ..THE ESSENCE OF SUMMER..... =-.

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    11. bj says

      August 07, 2009 at 11:43 am

      Ummm, these sound great !
      Could you tell me how you add what you are featuring to your blog name when you link up with Mr. Linky? Are you just adding it after your URL?
      Thanks..bj
      .-= bj´s last blog ..THE ESSENCE OF SUMMER..... =-.

      Reply
    12. Dawn (Painter Mommy) says

      August 07, 2009 at 1:45 pm

      I am always hesitant about checking out your blog posts until I have eaten. You are always makin' me HUNGRY! LOL
      .-= Dawn (Painter Mommy)´s last blog ..How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies =-.

      Reply
    13. Sharinskishe says

      August 08, 2009 at 1:41 am

      What a wonderful idea! I think my family would love using fruit dip with their french toast.

      Thanks for sharing.

      Shari
      .-= Sharinskishe´s last blog ..Make-Do Planter from a Thrifty Find =-.

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    14. Sharinskishe says

      August 07, 2009 at 8:41 pm

      What a wonderful idea! I think my family would love using fruit dip with their french toast.

      Thanks for sharing.

      Shari
      .-= Sharinskishe´s last blog ..Make-Do Planter from a Thrifty Find =-.

      Reply
    15. Amy Green - Simply Sugar & says

      August 08, 2009 at 2:12 am

      I had to stop by and see your Raspberry Dipping Sauce - I"m looking for new fruit sauces all of the time. I found you via Ann Kroeker's Food on Friday! Love this post!

      Reply
    16. Amy Green - Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free says

      August 07, 2009 at 9:12 pm

      I had to stop by and see your Raspberry Dipping Sauce - I"m looking for new fruit sauces all of the time. I found you via Ann Kroeker's Food on Friday! Love this post!

      Reply
    17. darnold23 says

      August 10, 2009 at 2:02 am

      I hope you will come to Crock Pot Wednesdays at diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com this week. Mr. Linky is up and waiting for your entry

      Reply
    18. darnold23 says

      August 09, 2009 at 9:02 pm

      I hope you will come to Crock Pot Wednesdays at diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com this week. Mr. Linky is up and waiting for your entry

      Reply
    19. Jill Houk says

      August 10, 2009 at 10:37 am

      Tara, I'm so glad you re-printed this recipe!!!! I love that other parents have embraced the whole grains message. Let me know how your kids like the French Toast sticks.

      More recipes to be posted on fb this week on the Sara Lee Soft & Smooth fan page.

      Reply
    20. Jill Houk says

      August 10, 2009 at 3:37 pm

      Tara, I'm so glad you re-printed this recipe!!!! I love that other parents have embraced the whole grains message. Let me know how your kids like the French Toast sticks.

      More recipes to be posted on fb this week on the Sara Lee Soft & Smooth fan page.

      Reply

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