We started the day Leave It To Beaver style with a gourmet breakfast of Raspberry French Toast and Coffee.
I dipped slices of Great Harvest Flax Oat Bran in egg and then dredged them in a dry mixture of ground flax seeds, coconut and cinnamon
French press a’brewin’
Toppings included 1/2 a container of Vanilla Oikos each (coupon purchase 😉 ), fresh raspberries, sliced peace, coconut sprinkle, blob of Almond Haze and a drizzle of this guy Coulis de Framboise from Dean & Deluca. I’ve been waiting forever to use this on French toast!
Matt loved it <3
Peruvian cafe
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Gather Your Calculators
You guys know that I no longer count calories or keep a food journal (post coming up about weaning!) but I will always support calorie counting as good method for weight loss. Here’s a post on just that: Crunching Numbers.
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Busy day ahead! I’m going to athletic conditioning with Victoria around 11 and we’ll be a bit rushed to get to lunch. I may have to post via iPhone!
Have a great Monday 
Jenna says
wow! that raspberry french toast looks ah-mazing!!!
oh and btw chace crawford from gossip girl is on regis & kelly this morning!
jenna
Shion (Shi's Eating) says
What a difference your new camera makes! All of the pictures are beautiful!
Wish I had those french toast for breakfast, too…
greenbean says
i Love this week’s Gather post on Calorie Counting. I’ve been feeling the same way! Counting doesn’t equal obsession and I’ve been a little annoyed with the bad rap it gets on other blogs. Thanks for putting my feelings into words.
When i count, it’s like my budget for the day. I plan out my meals and suprisingly i’m much more satisfied and I can conciously enjoy what I eat throughout the day. I see how I can stretch them out and take full advantage of my food choices. Without counting I am not nearly as mindful about how much I eat.
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Mmmm, that looks so good!
Have a great day!
Anne Marie@Her New Weigh says
Yummy french toast! I haven’t had that in ages!
Kath says
Jenna,
Thanks for the head’s up – just turned it on and saw him. HOT HOT HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
🙂
K
Courtney says
That new camera is definetely making your pics look even better! And that french toast is jumping out at me begging me to take a bite! I wish :>
I’m excited for the season premiere of Gossip Girl tonight! I know you are behind a few seasons…hopefully this new one is good.
Courtney
Adventures in Tri-ing
Holly says
Hey Kath- You are a wonderfully conscientious eater but also seem to keep things real, and balanced, which I love and respect. This is why I’d love to hear your take on french press coffee and findings that it may raise cholesterol more so than just regular coffee. What are your thoughts?
skinnyrunner says
that looks delicious and super gourmet!
Mellissa says
I am drooling at my desk on a very boring conf call- that looks amazing!
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says
Delicious looking breakfast! I need to break out of my granola and yogurt rut. I was thinking about overnight pumpkin oats for tomorrow…. 🙂
Steph says
Your pictures are beautiful. I can definitely tell the difference with your new camera 🙂 I liked the post on Gather too. You made some really great points!
Mara @ What's For Dinner?: says
Loving the french toast action! I’ve got to pick up some bread and eggs because if I see ONE more french toast post, I’m going to have to cave and eat NON-healthy french toast 🙂
Daria (Summer of the CSAs) says
Genius French toast idea!
Nicole (dishin') says
Great photos! Looks delicious…
Christie @ Quit Your Diet says
Beautiful breakfast. Your pictures are fabulous!
Evan Thomas says
Wow, you should open a bed and breakfast! Haha, people would be lining up for that in the morning
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
I also lost weight by calorie counting, but do not count anymore. I think counting is good when you’re trying to lose for the first time because it retrains you to understand what appropriate portion sizes are.
Now I go by more of a “needs” method. I think – have I gotten enough protein / grains / vegetables / fruit today? and adjust accordingly. I’ve also found that if I always make veggies my top priority, I do pretty well!
JENNA says
🙂 I love your bfast! It looks so gorgeous!! I’m dying to try some of that Coulis de Framboise!
Runeatrepeat says
Love the idea to coat the french toast! Thanks 🙂
Fallon says
What a delicious looking breakfast! Definitely a nice treat to have once in a while.
brandi says
great french toast!
We have a Rebel, too, and they’re SUCH great cameras. Hope you’re enjoying it!
Sarah R says
Such a gourmet breakfast for a Monday morning! Looks wonderful!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
looks amazing! lovin the photos your new toy is producing 😉
ellie says
Looks great! I am hooked on your oatmeal pancake recipe right now, but French toast is next to try! Random question…the pancakes are basically the same as what I use for oatmeal except with eggs instead of protein powder, but keep me full WAY longer than my regular oats. Is there some science that the protein in eggs is more satisfying than other types of protein?
Julie @savvyeats says
Your breakfast looks delicious!
I’m so excited for your “weaning” post — I did calorie counting for awhile, but became way too obsessed with my “number.” I think I’m too much of a perfectionist for calorie counting to work for me long-term! Only recently have I convinced myself to not count, and just eat when I’m hungry and eat mostly healthy foods.
Leianna says
That breakfast is amazing, love the combo of greek yogurt, fruit and almond butter!
Julia says
I love that french toast, wow! You could serve that in a restaurant (and I would order it!)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Heather says
Your pictures are beautiful! I never think of French Toast as a week-day meal but it really isn’t that difficult to make. I love the idea of fresh peaches on top – I need to go to the Farmers’ Market tomorrow and see if I can find some.
Whitney @ Lettuce Love says
Wow! Your pictures look amazing with your new camera. The Canon Rebel is on my wish list and you pics make me want one even more now.
So pretty!
Nadine says
Pics look great! Check out:
http://timpaphotography.wordpress.com/2009/02/21/welcome-to-paul-timpa-photographys-blog/
Plus he’s really good about answering questions 😉
Marisa (Trim The Fat) says
Wowza! That’s my kind of breakfast!
Your “love” was on Regis and Kelly this a.m.! Thought of you!
HeatherBakes says
YUM!! Way to make a Sunday breakfast on a Monday!
I love raspberry coulis… and once your jar runs out, it’s actually really easy to make.
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries says
very creative french toast! haven’t had it in forever, and i’m thinking it’s time for a comeback! have a great monday!
sarah
Faith says
Your french toast looks delicious, I love the combination of flavors! Great idea adding coconut to the coating…yum!
Angie All The Way says
Kath, thank you for writing that article!
I agree with you 100% and because I am still on my weight loss journey I have found it necessary to count, otherwise I was not having success. I consider myself to have turned a new healthy leaf on this road which has so far led me to be 120 light lighter! And it has bothered me that many healthy living bloggers have mostly been of the opinion that counting calories would most likely lead to obsessive behaviour (in a bad way) and while I understand that to be true for many people, it did make me question my own efforts (even though successful) on the inevitable long road of having lots to lose.
Counting works and shouldn’t always be associated with a negative behavour, Great job!
K says
That is one gorgeous breakfast! Fantastic way to kick off the week 🙂
Becci says
That french toast looks really good!!! You come up with some of the best combinations!!
Kailey (SnackFace) says
Kath, these pictures are phenomenal! Your breakfast seriously looks as if it’s straight out of Food+Wine! I’m totally hankering for french toast now. Have a great Monday!
angieinatlanta says
Mmm…french toast!
I’m a big believer in counting for weight loss as well. It’s been around for a while because it works!
Adriane says
I have never thought of making french toast with coconut and flax seeds. Sounds amazing! Have fun in your class!
Jen C. says
I cannot wait to read the post on weaning myself off my food journal!! I’ve been maintaining a 115 pound weight loss for six years and i STILL keep a food journal – I think only because I’m nervous I’ll go overboard without it. I actually decided last night that I’d give a go this week to not using it obsessively – to just eating intuitively and seeing what happens! I’m sure I have the skills and habits in place to do it, especially after so many years of practice, but it’s still scary!!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Elegant breakfast! Looks delish 🙂
Jenn
Cait (Cait's Plate) says
WHAT! Those look straight out of a gourmet restaurant! You’ve definitely outdone yourself!
Lizzy says
goodness breakfast looks amazing, your camera gives such a clear shot! 🙂
Pam says
Your dish looks so good and the color…amazing!
Great post on crunching!
Jessica says
Sliced peace? Wow, I want to try that topping 😉 hehe.
Looks amazing! I’m not a french toast person, but your mix actually looks extremely yum.
The oikos is such a good idea!
I think calorie counting is essential for anyone not eating completely real food. For people that do, only if necessary. So thanks for posting the article 🙂
-muffy
Kristin (Kristins Nibbles) says
YUM! Looks like a delicious breakfast!
xo
K
sonia says
That looks so amazing. I heart french toast – both the sweet and the savory kind.
Pam (Highway to Health) says
Wow that breakfast looks amazing! Peaches and raspberries are a great combo!
Bec says
MMMMmmm French toast sounds like a perfect way to start the morning!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
what a beautiful brekkie – and the camera is looking great!
Rachel says
Your breakfast looks soooo good and your pictures are amazing. I want that camera now.
Kaytee says
I have loved your blog for a while, but can I just say that the new camera makes such a huge impact? I love it even more now. Your pictures are gorgeous. What an amazing improvement and worthwhile investment.
Nabeela says
I LOVED you article. As a math major and an organizational junkie, I completely understand about the need to count and keep track of things. Although I’ve stopped calorie counting(only been a few days now!), I completey support the habit. It has totally made me aware of portion sizes and brought out healthy habits in me. A lot of people get mad when they hear the phrase, “A calorie is a calorie”. Their justification for getting mad is because they think people who follow this ideology fill themselves up with crap instead of wholesome food for the same number of calories.
It is not so for everyone.
When I say a calorie is a calorie, I mean it to say: be careful with portion sizes. Eating 13 apples instead of a big mac and fries is still going to make you gain weight because you are consuming a lot calories for one meal.
Ok, I’m done. Sorry for the long comment!
Lele says
What a GREAT idea to dip french toast in flax! I have to try that!
Jess Z says
Kath, I am trying that recipe ASAP! Yum!!!
Jess Z says
Kath, I am trying that recipe ASAP! Yum!!!
P.S. – Sorry, forgot to tell you great post!
faith in food says
i am chewing on my computer screen right now, MAJOR HOLY YUM!
i really like the exchange system compared to calorie counting once you learn it, it’s just more freeing and then you don’t feel trapped with counting yet you will always still be in the same ball park. i’ve been writing up a post on it….just a ponder :p have a wonderful day!
Tay says
Oh WOW Kath – that French toast looks beyond words. I’ve never thought to dip it in a flax/cinnamon mixture after the eggs. Good idea 🙂 And you can barely see the bread under all those goodies on top!!
About the calorie counting – I also say it’s necessary for weight loss. Along with food journals. I do so much mindless snacking, and I see my mom doing it too. And without food journals, you really really underestimate how much you eat. Handfuls of this or that leave you mind in a flash, but if you record them, they’re permanent.
Amanda says
That breakfast looks sooooo good! Yum!
Kath says
Thanks everyone!!
Holly,
Unless you have a clinical reason to be worried about your cholesterol, I wouldn’t avoid french press. Plus, I always drink it with oats, which lower cholesterol so it’s a neutral effect if there is one!
ellie,
Well eggs have fat too, so that could be contributing. Fat keeps me full longer than protein. And I have a personal theory that animal proteins are more satiating than plant ones. But it hasn’t been properly tested 😉
Kath
maria says
Ooooh! J and I usually do frozen pancakes on sunday morning, but your french toast makes me want to do that instead! Wonder if I can talk him into it??? I am going to try!
Also, thanks for the link about counting calories. I’ve just recently re-started counting because I am hoping to lose a bit more weight, so I appreciate any information.
-maria
Holly says
Thanks for your input Kath! You rock 🙂
Jac says
Amazing french toast! Yummy! i want some now! Lol