Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast
You’ll jump out of bed any time this Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast is on the menu! A slimming-friendly breakfast recipe that feels (and tastes!) like an indulgent treat, we’ve used a couple of simple swaps to cut down on calories, while keeping all of those lovely sweet and salty flavours.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories374
- Carbs48g
- Protein22g
- Fat9g
- Saturates1.5g
- Sugars15g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card below. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff in the blurb!
We can never say no to French toast for breakfast! For this extra-sweet version, we’ve taken inspiration from the classic American sandwich combination – peanut butter and jelly!
We might call it jam over here in the UK, but there’s something about the pairing of sweet fruit and salty peanut butter that we can all agree on. Because traditional jam is full of sugar, and peanut butter is high in fat, you’re not wrong in thinking this recipe sounds like it could never be slimming friendly!
In true Pinch of Nom style, we’ve made a couple of easy swaps that mean you can dish up a serving of our Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast for just 374 calories. You’ll barely even be able to tell we’ve used reduced-sugar jam (and you can use strawberry, raspberry or any other flavour you prefer!). For the peanut butter layer, we’ve mixed some peanut butter powder into a creamy paste that gives you all the flavour, for a fraction of the calories.
A dusting of icing sugar finishes things off nicely, and you can’t go wrong with adding a few sliced strawberries on the side!
What diets is this Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast suitable for?
Our Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast can be enjoyed on vegetarian and dairy-free diets. It can also be made gluten free, as long as you use a suitable gluten-free bread.
If you’re cooking for people with allergies, be extra careful when checking ingredients and preparing food!
Do you need any special ingredients to make Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast?
You’ll need some peanut butter powder to make this recipe. You might be able to find this in some supermarkets, or it can usually be found in health food stores or online.
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You’ll need a good non-stick frying pan to get your French toast nice and crunchy.
How many calories are in this Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast?
There are 374 calories per portion in this Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light recipe category. If you’re counting calories or following one of the popular diet plans like Weight Watchers, this recipe fits in perfectly!
NHS guidelines suggest men should aim for 2,500 calories per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and women require around 2000 calories. Each person has different calorie requirements depending on their goal, so you may want to adjust your daily calorie intake according to your own personal goal.
Step 1
In a small bowl combine the peanut butter powder with the water. Mix until smooth.
Step 2
Spread the jam onto two slices of bread and top with a layer of strawberries. Spread the other two slices of bread with the peanut butter, then place peanut butter side down on top of the strawberries to make two sandwiches.
Step 3
Add the eggs to a bowl and dip the sandwiches on both sides, allowing all the egg to be soaked up into the bread.
Step 4
Spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. When the frying pan is hot, transfer the sandwiches to the frying pan. You may need to cook each sandwich separately depending on the size of your pan. Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and a little crisp.
Step 5
Remove from the frying pan and dust with a little icing sugar. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve!
What could I serve with this Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast?
Pop the kettle on and make yourself a cuppa to enjoy with your breakfast! If you like, you can also add 50g of fresh, sliced strawberries for an extra 21 calories. This would take the total for the whole meal to 395 calories.
Alternatively, you could serve this recipe as part of an impressive breakfast spread, alongside these other tasty dishes:
How do you know when Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast is cooked?
You’ll need to cook this Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden and a little crispy.
Here in the UK, the standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and your family safe!
How long can you keep Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast in the fridge?
We don’t recommend refrigerating this recipe. It tastes best when it’s freshly prepared and eaten right away. Luckily it’s nice and quick to make!
Can I freeze Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast?
This dish isn’t suitable for freezing.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast
You’ll jump out of bed when this Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast is on the menu! A slimming-friendly breakfast recipe that feels (and tastes!) like an indulgent treat, we’ve used a couple of simple swaps to cut down on calories, while keeping all of those lovely sweet and salty flavours.
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
12 MINS
- KCals 374
- Carbs 48G
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the peanut butter powder with the water. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the jam onto two slices of bread and top with a layer of strawberries. Spread the other two slices of bread with the peanut butter, then place peanut butter side down on top of the strawberries to make two sandwiches.
- Add the eggs to a bowl and dip the sandwiches on both sides, allowing all the egg to be soaked up into the bread.
- Spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. When the frying pan is hot, transfer the sandwiches to the frying pan. You may need to cook each sandwich separately depending on the size of your pan. Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and a little crisp.
- Remove from the frying pan and dust with a little icing sugar. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve!
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