This is a great back-to-school breakfast solution for kids. Warm and delicious, this healthy take on French Toast provides protein, fiber, and calcium.

Ingredients: 

•  3 eggs, lightly beaten
•  1/2 cup fat-free milk
•  1 tablespoon sugar
•  1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  4 slices whole grain bread, cut into strips (4 strips per slice)
•  2 cups whole grain flake cereal
•  2 T. walnuts
•  1-2 T. canola oil
    Dip Choices:
• vanilla or fruit-flavored yogurt
• light cream cheese blended with fresh berries
• natural peanut butter blended with honey

Instructions:

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla until blended. 
2. Place cereal and walnuts in a plastic bag and crush finely with the use of a rolling pin.
3. Lightly coat a large non-stick skillet with canola oil and heat over medium heat until hot. 
4. Dip bread strips into the egg mixture, turning to soak both sides. Lightly coat in cereal/walnut mixture and place in skillet.
5. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until browned, turning once.
6. Dip French toast sticks in yogurt, whipped cream cheese/fruit, or peanut butter/honey.

Servings:  4