Cashew French Toast

Ingredients:

• ½ cup “raw” cashew pieces 125 mL
• 1 cup fortified soymilk 250 mL
• ½ tsp vanilla 2 mL
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup 15 mL
• 2 tsp high oleic sunflower or 10 mL
• safflower oil
• 6 slices of whole grain bread 6

Method:

• In a blender, grind cashews to the consistency of a powder. 
• Add soymilk, vanilla, and maple syrup, and puree. 
• Pour mixture into a shallow bowl or casserole dish. 
• Heat a heavy skillet on medium heat. (A good non-stick skillet is best; however, any heavy skillet will do. 
• If using a nonstick skillet, lightly oil or spray the pan. 
• Preheat pan on medium heat. If using a cast iron or other heavy skillet, generously oil the pan. 
• Dip the bread in the cashew mixture, then place two or three pieces on the skillet (depending on skillet size). Do not overlap the French toast; instead leave a little space between pieces. 
• Cook until nicely browned, then flip the French toast and cook on the other side. 
• Serve hot with Jiffy Fruit Sauce , maple syrup, or chopped fresh fruit. 

Makes 6 slices.