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Before long, tulips and daffodils will be peeking through the ground, the grass will be turning green, and the trees will be bursting with a fresh coat of leaves! Celebrate spring with your family, serving fun and tasty French Toast Bunny Dippers with Rosy Cinnamon Applesauce Dip for a fresh burst of flavor!

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Photo provided by Cami Wells

French Toast Bunny Dippers

Yield: 6 bunnies
Ingredients:
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup low-fat or fat-free milk
  • 6 slices whole wheat bread

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with warm soap and water.
  2. Break egg into a shallow dish. Wash hands with soap and water after cracking raw egg. Add vanilla and milk. Whisk together.
  3. Use a bunny shaped cutter to cut bread into bunnies.
  4. Dip bunnies in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Place bunnies on a lightly greased nonstick griddle or skillet, preheated to medium-high heat. Wash hands with soap and water.
  5. Cook bunnies until lightly browned on both sides. Serve warm.
  6. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes:

Serve with Rosy Cinnamon Applesauce Dip

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (1 bunny):
  • Calories: 110
  • Total Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 125mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Calcium: 4%
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor
rosy-cinnamon-applesauce-dip
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Rosy Cinnamon Applesauce Dip

Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients:
  • 4 fresh apples
  • ½ - ⅔ cup water
  • 2 – 4 Tablespoons red-hot candies

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water. Gently rub apples under cold running water. Peel, core and cut apples into chunks. In a medium saucepan, combine apples and water.
  2. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add red-hot candies and continue cooking until tender. Mash the mixture with a fork or a potato masher, until desired consistency. Serve warm or chilled.
  4. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes:

Serve with French Toast Bunny Dippers

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (1/2 cup):
  • Calories: 70
  • Total Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 2g, includes 3g Added Sugars
  • Potassium: 2%
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor

Egg Storage and Safety Tips

  • Never eat raw eggs or sample raw cookie dough or batters that contain raw eggs.
  • When buying eggs, check to make sure eggs are clean and not cracked or broken.
  • Store eggs in their original container and in the coldest part of the refrigerator, not in the door.
  • Cook eggs until yolks are firm.
  • Cook egg dishes to 160°F.

Source:

Egg Products and Food Safety, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

This article was originally written by Carol Schwarz. It was reviewed and updated in 2025.

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