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

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Turn a breakfast favorite into a new dish. Try these yummy, whole grain-rich breakfast squares.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 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

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 375 °F.
  • Spray a baking pan (8" x 8") 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 baking dish.
  • 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 Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
1 Cinnamon-Citrus French Toast Square
Calories
202
Total Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
55
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
183
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
30
g
10
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Calcium
 
88
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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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