In my house, school lunches are a nightmare. My son is super fussy, and the only kind of sandwich he likes is Peanut Butter (and his school is nut free). My "go to" lunch staple is French Toast. I figure we have a whole grain, a protein, and some dairy. Not too bad, right?
To make life a little easier, I make a big batch of french toast ahead of time, like this:
To make life a little easier, I make a big batch of french toast ahead of time, like this:
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| Step 1: Gather the supplies - whole grain bread, 1% milk, egg and cinnamon. I use approximately 1 egg and 1 tbsp milk per two slices of bread. I also add a pinch of cinnamon. |
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| Step 2: Dip the bread in the egg mixture and cook over medium-high heat. |
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| Step 3: Freeze the cooked French Toast in a freezer bag. |
In the morning, I pop the frozen toast into the toaster oven to reheat it, cut it up, and put it in a thermos.
What is your "go to" lunch? I could really use some inspiring ideas to get me through the next school year.
Thanks!
♥
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)
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Oh, I love this idea! I'm thinking for me a great way for a quick breakfast. I work full time and always looking for healthy but quick alternatives. So copying your idea! I also commented on your facebook page about our go-to lunch ... homemade pizza wraps.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you could freeze French toast like this and it would stay good. Thanks for the great idea, I bet my husband would love this!
ReplyDeleteyou can also do pancakes
DeleteThis is a fabulous idea! My son is also quite picky when it comes to lunchtime (PB & J are a staple in this household!), so we sometimes do a munchy platter with some crackers, cheese, cucumbers and tomato....he doesn't feel its a lunch when it comes in this form:)
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome idea! Thanks for linking it up with us!
ReplyDeleteBritney
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I have a few posts on my blog you might enjoy. It's back to school snack packs, breakfast biscuits, Breakfast burritos, and a few other things... Will be posting more soon!!! My Monkey loves them! Come and check them out! I can't wait to try your recipe! Thanks!!!
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Try a Sunflower Seed butter, it looks and tastes like peanut butter!!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I am going to cook a batch tonight. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnother alternative to peanut butter is Wow Butter (soy based). It has the same amount of protein. I make buckwheat pancakes cut in quarters and put Wow butter between the slices.