Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Sandwich (Makes 6)
Calories ∼380/Protein ∼35g/Carbs ∼32g/Fat ∼12g per sandwich
Ingredients (Makes 6 Sandwiches):
6 Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins
1 lb Lean Ground Turkey (93% or 99% lean)
1.5 tsp Fennel Seeds (crushed)
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 tbsp Sugar-Free Maple Syrup
4 large Whole Eggs
1/2 cup Liquid Egg Whites
1/2 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
1/4 cup Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
2 tbsp Skim Milk
6 slices American Cheese
1/2 tsp Salt and 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions:
Season the "Sausage": In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey, crushed fennel, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and maple syrup. Mix gently—don't overwork the meat or it gets tough! Form into 6 thin patties, making them slightly larger than the muffins to account for shrinkage.
Sear the Patties: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a quick spray of oil. Cook the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until fully browned and cooked through. Set aside.
Whisk the Protein-Egg Base: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and egg whites. Stir in the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, salt, and pepper. For a smoother texture, you can pulse this mixture in a blender for 5 seconds to get rid of the cottage cheese "curds."
Bake the Eggs: Pour the egg mixture into a greased $9 \times 13 \text{ inch}$ baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes or until the eggs are set and no longer jiggly. Let them cool for 5 minutes, then cut into 6 even squares (or use a glass to cut circles that match the muffins).
Toast to Perfection: Split the English muffins and toast them until they are very crisp. Since these muffins are naturally softer than plain ones, a hard toast prevents the sandwich from becoming mushy.
Assemble and Melt: Place a turkey patty on the bottom muffin, top with an egg square, and add a slice of cheese. Close the sandwich and pop it back into the oven or an air fryer for 1 minute until the cheese is gooey and melted.
Serve: Wrap in foil if you're hitting the road, or eat immediately while the cinnamon aroma is at its pepeak!