Lemon-Raspberry French Toast Strata - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Tracey Seaman
This lightly sweet, tangy bread pudding is a snap to assemble. Feel free to use any kind of white bread you like — presliced sandwich bread (cut into 1-inch pieces) will give a smoother texture, while cubes of French or Italian br
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, plus additional for serving
- 6 cups 1-inch cubes day-old country-style white bread with crusts (about 12 ounces or 3/4 loaf)
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Arrange rack in center of the oven and preheat to 350 °F.
- Lightly butter 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish or 14-inch oval gratin dish. Pour in maple syrup; scatter bread cubes and raspberries in dish.
- In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, lemon zest, and salt; pour over bread cubes.
- Bake strata until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool 5 minutes, then serve warm with additional maple syrup.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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