Sunday Morning Brunch: Almond Crusted French Toast

Only one piece of toast was dropped
during the taking of this photo

A new spin on traditional french toast - giving this breakfast favorite a little more flavor, texture and protein. 

Ingredients:
1 egg
splash half-n-half or milk
1 T vanilla yogurt (optional - or 1/4 t vanilla extract, also optional)
4 T sliced almonds
French Baguette
Butter
Powdered Sugar

Supplies:
Hot Plate + Pan
Hand Blender/Food Processor
2 shallow bowls
Whisk or fork

Directions:
Take 2T of almonds and place in food processor.  I use a hand blender with the food processor attachment.  Remove ground almonds from food processor and put in shallow bowl.  Add an additional 2T sliced (not ground) almonds.  Stir.

In a separate shallow bowl, beat together egg, milk and yogurt until smooth.

Heat pan on hot plate to medium temperature.  Add butter.  Cut baguette into slices and dip first in egg mixture, then in almonds.  Place in pan.  Cook for a couple minutes on both sides until lightly brown and egg is cooked.

Place on serving plate, sprinkle with powdered sugar.  Top with your favorite topping - maple syrup, peanut butter and jam, fresh fruit, butter and powdered sugar, etc.

Best Served With:  Coffee or orange juice