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Sweet egg-soaked Easter bread French toast
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (thick) of French toast made with Easter bread (70 g) has 202 calories. That works out to 289 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.7 g of carbs, 6.4 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 12.6 µg of Selenium covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (thick) · 70 g
202
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
23.7g
· 9% DV
Protein
6.4g
· 13% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 13% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 202 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.87 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 195 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 260 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 289 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 347 kcal |
| 2 slice (double) | 140 g | 405 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 405 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 520 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 190 g | 549 kcal |
Calculated from 289 calories per 100 g.
Dip thick slices of Easter bread briefly in beaten egg and milk, then cook them in a lightly buttered pan until golden on both sides. Since the bread is already sweet and rich, add sugar to the egg mixture only if you want extra sweetness.
Yes, leftover Easter bread works especially well if it has dried slightly. It holds its shape better when dipped, while very fresh, soft bread can absorb too much egg mixture and become difficult to turn.
Easter bread’s enriched dough and sweetness can make French toast brown faster than toast made with plain bread. Cook it over moderate heat and watch the first side closely so the outside does not darken before the center is warmed through.
French toast made with Easter bread tastes richer and more aromatic than the version made with plain sandwich bread. Its gently sweet, often spiced or citrusy crumb means it can be enjoyable with fruit or yogurt, even without a lot of syrup.
No, it does not have to be stale, but slightly dried Easter bread is easier to handle. If yours is fresh and fluffy, use thick slices and dip them quickly so they do not turn soggy before they reach the pan.
Yes, you can bake French toast made with Easter bread when you are preparing several servings at once. Arrange the dipped slices in a single layer in a greased baking dish and check that the centers are set and the tops are browned.
Fresh berries, sliced fruit, yogurt, or a little maple syrup pair well with French toast made with Easter bread. Because the bread is already sweet and flavorful, rich toppings and extra syrup can easily overpower it.
You can whisk the egg-and-milk mixture ahead and keep it chilled, but dip the Easter bread just before cooking. Soaking the slices overnight can leave this soft, enriched bread waterlogged and prone to breaking.
Refrigerate leftover French toast made with Easter bread in a covered container once it has cooled. Separate stacked slices with parchment to keep them from sticking together, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
It can be a good way to use leftover Easter bread after the holiday, but French toast made with Easter bread is not limited to Easter itself. The dish is a French-toast variation, rather than a traditional Easter bread serving ritual.
Vitamins
Biotin
5.6µg · 19% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
B12
0.27µg · 11% DV
B3
1.47mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
92mg · 13% DV
Sodium
195mg · 8% DV
Iron
1.47mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
88mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 202 calories in 1 slice (thick) (70 g):
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French toast made with Easter bread turns slices of sweet, enriched Easter bread into a pan-fried breakfast or dessert. The bread is dipped in an egg-and-milk mixture, then cooked until golden. Easter breads vary by tradition; this version gives the familiar French toast treatment to a soft, lightly sweet loaf associated with Easter.
The outside browns gently while the centre stays tender and custardy. Serve it warm for breakfast or brunch, perhaps with fresh fruit, or as a simple sweet alongside tea or coffee. It is fairly energy-dense and mainly provides carbohydrates, with 289 calories per 100 g. For a lighter serving, use just enough butter or oil to coat the pan and add fruit rather than extra syrup.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.87g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.57g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 37.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (37.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.