Comforting French Toast Breakfast

This morning, we were all hungry for breakfast but did not want oatmeal or cereal, we wanted something special.  I suggested French Toast & everyone got really excited.  Here's the recipe:

Comforting French Toast (serves 4)

Time from start to finish: 15 minutes

1 loaf of bread (challah bread is recommended but potato or white bread is fine), sliced

2 teaspoons of cinnamon

2 cups of lite vanilla or lite chocolate soy milk

2 eggs

1 tsp. orange zest

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 cup sliced almonds

margarine

powered sugar

maple syrup

In a medium sized bowl, beat the milk, eggs, cinnamon, orange zest, & vanilla together.  Spray a large skillet or flat pan with non stick spray & heat the skillet.  Dip the slices of the bread in the egg/milk mixture & cover all the sides in batter.  Place each slice on the hot skillet.  Let it sit on each side for about 2 minutes of until golden brown, then flip.  After the french toast is golden brown on each side, place it on a serving plate.  Spread a little margarine on top.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar and almond slices.  Serve with maple syrup.  How delicious & what a great way to start your day!