CrEATe Lab Recipe of the Week: Hidden Fruit French Toast

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A CrEATe Lab student shows off the nutritious the desserts made during one of the classes in 2020. The final two sessions of the winter 2021 program are Feb. 27 and March 6.

A CrEATe Lab student shows off the nutritious the desserts made during one of the classes in 2020. The final two sessions of the winter 2021 program are Feb. 27 and March 6.

Fruit Adds Tasty Nutritious Twist to Classic Breakfast Favorite

There’s something about French toast that makes breakfast feel extra special.

Make the dish even tastier and more nutritious by adding fruit to it!

Enjoy this flavorful twist on a classic, courtesy of CrEATe Lab instructor and Kids Cook! founder Faith Anaya.

This recipe can be made with kids or for kids. Either way, they will enjoy it as much as adults do and get a serving of fruit in their breakfast.

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Hidden Fruit French Toast

Hidden Fruit French Toast

4 slices any type sandwich bread, whole wheat preferred

2 eggs

½ cup milk

1 1/2 cups chunky applesauce 

or

1 cup blueberries

Cut out a circle of bread from the middle of each slice of bread with the biscuit cutter. Set aside the crust rings. Tear the circles into medium-size pieces and put into a small mixing bowl. Add the applesauce or blueberries and stir together.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.

Pour half the mixture over the fruit/bread mixture and stir gently.

Heat a non-stick skillet or stove top griddle over medium high heat. Dip both sides of each crust ring into the remaining egg mixture and place in the skillet. Don’t worry if the rings break, just press them into shape with a spatula. Fill each ring with a spoonful of the fruit mixture, pressing it in firmly with spatula or spoon.

Cook until browned on the bottom, flip carefully and brown the second side.

Top with a spoon of yogurt, extra applesauce or blueberries, and a bit of Arkansas honey. 

Makes 4 servings

Variation: Use bananas instead of or in addition to blueberries.

Skills: Cracking eggs, measuring, working with a hot stove

Equipment: Biscuit cutter, nonstick skillet or stove top griddle

Adapted from 12 Best Foods Cookbook by Dana Jacobi

Download a printable version of the recipe here.

BLOG POST: CrEATe Lab Returns This Winter for More Food Fun

This is just one example of the delicious foods that students prepare during a CrEATe Lab session. The Arts & Science Center’s cooking program helps ages 10-17 learn to independently prepare nutritious meals and make smart food choices.

There is still one spot left for the last two sessions of the winter 2021 series — Saturdays, Feb. 27 and March 6 (the Feb. 20 class was rescheduled due to winter weather). Each session lasts from 1–3 p.m. The cost is $35 per child, and partial scholarships are available. To register, sign up here.

For more information, contact Public Programs Coordinator Shakeelah Rahmaan.

CrEATe Lab is made possible by a grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas. Other sponsorship includes a grant from the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation.