French toast – very romantic! Traditionally, this delicious dish is created with sliced bread that has been dipped in egg and milk and pan-fried. Usually, something sweet and/or cinnamon is added on top. And voilà! You have a simple and quick breakfast to enjoy. Can dogs, however, eat French toast? Is it truly French, too? Let’s investigate.
Nutrition of French Toast
First things come first. No, it’s unlikely that French toast is French. In the first century A.D., the Romans wrote the first description of it. Since then, it appears to have gained popularity throughout Europe.
Although it’s typically served as a dessert, french toast can also be made savory by removing the sugar, vanilla, and sweet toppings. For a totally different breakfast, try topping the French toast with a piece of tomato or some avocado.
Depending on the components used, French toast can have a wide range of nutritional values. Add extra calories if you pan-fry the bread in butter. Increase the number of calories if you use whole milk.
We found a recipe that calls for whole wheat cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, and fat-free milk. Since raisins are poisonous to dogs, you wouldn’t use this type of bread if you planned to share a bite with your pets, but it can be challenging to locate French toast recipes with nutritional information. Vegetable oil is used to fry the French toast.
One slice of toast made from this recipe contains 172 calories, 10 grams of protein, 21 grams of carbs, and 7 grams of fat. It contains 124 milligrams of cholesterol and 1 gram of saturated fat. In addition, it contains 253 mg of sodium and 3 grams of fiber.
By adding one more egg to your French toast, you can raise its protein content. Make sure the toast is thoroughly dipped in the egg solution.