Of course, maple syrup goes over French toast, waffles and pancakes. But if you haven’t poured this sweet glaze over a sandwich, you haven’t had the best of breakfast. Of course, a syrup-soaked turkey burger probably wouldn’t work. The ever-popular Monte Cristo, on the other hand, is a sure bet. This sweet-style ham and cheese will leave you saying “yes and more, please!”
Maple-Drenched Monte Cristo
Makes 1 sandwich
Macros with a bag of Quest Chips: 322 calories | 18 g net carbs | 44 g protein
Slim Buns
1 medium zucchini, ends removed
½ cup sweet potato, baked and skinned
1 cup oats
1/3 cup oat flour
2 scoops Quest Multi-Purpose Protein Powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1 large egg
1/3 cup liquid egg whites
Monte Cristo
2 Slim Buns
1 slice turkey bacon, cooked and cut in half
½ oz. sliced ham
½ oz. sliced turkey
1 slice fat-free American cheese
1 Tbsp. sugar-free strawberry preserves
Topping: Sugar-free pancake syrup
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with Silpat or other oven-safe liner.
- Chop zucchini into large chunks and place in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add sweet potato and continue to blend until well-combined.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the oats, oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, whole egg and egg whites. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Drop 2 tablespoons of mixture onto prepared baking sheet and spread into a circle. Repeat with remaining batter until all is used.
- Bake 15 minutes, or until slightly golden.
- To prepare Monte Cristo, soak cooked Slim Buns in 2 tablespoons liquid egg whites.
- In a coated skillet over medium heat, brown buns on each side.
- Once browned, place pieces of bacon side by side on one bun. Top with ham, turkey and cheese.
- Spread preserves on top of other bun and form a sandwich.
- Slice sandwich in half and pour syrup over top. Serve with your favorite flavor of Quest Chips. Enjoy!