Experts say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But it can be hard to make something that is satisfying. In other words, sometimes a breakfast bar just doesn't do it.

In this House Works, Chef Judy Gilliard joins us in a Schaefer's kitchen to make a breakfast classic...French Toast. See how you can do it quickly and with a healthy edge.

French Toast
Judy Gilliard
www.chefjudy.net
Servings: 4

4 whole eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup milk, 1% low-fat
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 slices raisin bread, extra thick
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Topping
1 cup cottage cheese, 2% fat, whipped
1 cup yogurt cheese, Greek style
1/4 cup raw sugar
1 cup berries, in season

Mix all ingredients (except the bread) together in a flat bowl that will hold one slice of bread. Dip each piece of bread in egg mixture, making sure the piece of bread is soaked. Brown bread in large skillet sprayed with non-stick coating. Mix cottage cheese, yogurt and sugar together in food processor and whip until very smooth. Spoon over French Toast and top with berries. You can also top with melted butter and maple syrup or vanilla yogurt and fresh berries.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 220 Calories; 8g Fat (31.6% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 217mg Cholesterol; 409mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat.