French toast with raisin bread
French toast with raisin bread is a sweet breakfast dish where slices of raisin-studded bread are soaked in a custard mixture of eggs, milk, and spices, then pan-fried until golden. It transforms ordinary raisin bread into a richer, more decadent meal, often topped with syrup, butter, or fruit.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates and fats, providing quick energy from the bread and sugars, along with some protein from the eggs. A standard serving can range from 300 to 500 calories, depending on portion size and added toppings.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin A | 90 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.8 mg |
Per 2 slices (approx. 140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a popular way to elevate a simple loaf of raisin bread, blending the custardy tradition of French toast with the pre-existing sweetness of the raisins. Nutritionally, the raisins add small amounts of iron and antioxidants, though the overall profile remains a treat rather than a health food.
