Cinnamon-Citrus French Toast Squares USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Turn a breakfast favorite into a new dish. Try these yummy, whole grain-rich breakfast squares.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
  • 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
  • 2 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 egg Egg, fresh, large, whole
  • ¼ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, low-fat (1%)

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
  • 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
  • 2 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 egg Egg, fresh, large, whole
  • ¼ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, low-fat (1%)

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
  • 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
  • 2 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 egg Egg, fresh, large, whole
  • ¼ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, low-fat (1%)

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
  • 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
  • 2 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 egg Egg, fresh, large, whole
  • ¼ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, low-fat (1%)
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
  • 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
  • 2 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 egg Egg, fresh, large, whole
  • ¼ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, low-fat (1%)

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
  • 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
  • 2 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 egg Egg, fresh, large, whole
  • ¼ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, low-fat (1%)
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
  • 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
  • 2 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 egg Egg, fresh, large, whole
  • ¼ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, low-fat (1%)

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
  • 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
  • 2 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 egg Egg, fresh, large, whole
  • ¼ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, low-fat (1%)
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
  • 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
  • 2 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 egg Egg, fresh, large, whole
  • ¼ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, low-fat (1%)

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
  • 2 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
  • 2 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 egg Egg, fresh, large, whole
  • ¼ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, low-fat (1%)
*See Marketing Guide

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 375 °F.
  • Spray a loaf pan (8½" x 4½" x 2½") with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Tear bread into medium pieces, about 1"–2" each.
  • In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to mix melted and slightly cooled margarine, maple syrup, cinnamon, egg, orange juice concentrate, and milk. Wash hands after touching uncooked eggs.
  • In a medium bowl, toss torn bread pieces with orange-egg mixture.
  • Spread evenly into loaf pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Cut into 6 even squares.
  • Serve 1 square.
    Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Cinnamon-Citrus French Toast Squares USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
1 piece Cinnamon-Citrus French Toast Square
Calories
101
Total Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
92
mg
4
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
15
g
5
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Calcium
 
44
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
The CHEF TIPS:
  • Contains milk (milk and margarine), eggs, and wheat (bread). Bread and margarine can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
  • Sesame can appear as an ingredient in foods where it might not be expected (bread) and may be included in ingredient statements as “spice” or “flavoring.”
  • The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
  • Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
Yield / Volume