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 INFORMATION1 oz eq grains SOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
6 Servings
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 2 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
- ¼ cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
Quantity
6 Servings
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 2 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
- ¼ cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
Ingredients
6 Servings
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 2 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
- ¼ cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
Quantity
6 Servings
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 2 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
- ¼ cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
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Ingredients
6 Servings
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 2 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
- ¼ cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
Quantity
6 Servings
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 2 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
- ¼ cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
6 Servings
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 2 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
- ¼ cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
Quantity
6 Servings
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 2 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
- ¼ cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
6 Servings
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 2 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
- ¼ cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
Quantity
6 Servings
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices Bread, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 2 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Orange juice, 100% juice, frozen concentrate, thawed
- ¼ cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
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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
Nutrition Facts
Cinnamon-Citrus French Toast Squares USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 Cinnamon-Citrus French Toast Square
Calories 202
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 183mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Calcium 88mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
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*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