French Toast Casserole with Honey-Glazed Fruit - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking Spray
- 6 slices whole-wheat bread (lowest sodium available), halved lengthwise
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
- 1 1/2 cups egg substitute
- 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 (15 oz) can light fruit cocktail, drained
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp light tub margarine (make sure it is trans-fat-free)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the bread halves with the cut sides (the crustless sides) touching the bottom of the pan and the crust sides resting on the slice beneath them. The slices should overlap slightly. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg substitute, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread. Using a spoon, press down the bread to soak up the milk mixture. Spread the fruit cocktail over the bread. Drizzle with the honey. Using a teaspoon, dot with the margarine.
- Bake for 55 minutes-1 hour, or until the center of the casserole is set (doesn’t jiggle when the casserole is gently shaken.) Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
- Cook’s Tip: If you prepare this casserole ahead of time, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 10 hours. Uncover it, put the cold casserole in a cold oven, set the temperature to 350 degrees F, and bake for 1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes, or until the center is set (doesn’t jiggle when the casserole is gently shaken). Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
- Choices/Exchanges: 2 Carbohydrate, 1 Lean Meat
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this French Toast Casserole with Honey-Glazed Fruit contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Cinnamon: Studies show cinnamon can help lower fasting blood sugar levels in PCOS
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This French Toast Casserole with Honey-Glazed Fruit can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Honey.
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