Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled, each cut into 4 pieces
- 8 thin slices light (reduced-fat) mixed-grain bread (I use regular whole wheat)
- 1/2 cup nonfat milk (I use lowfat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- Powdered sugar
- 8 large strawberries
- Pure maple syrup (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F. Place 4 pieces of banana on each of 4 bread slices; mash banana on bread. Top with remaining 4 bread slices. Whisk milk, eggs, vanilla extract and cinnamon in glass pie dish. Working in batches, dip bread in egg mixture; let soak 45 seconds on each side.
Spray large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray. Heat over medium heat. Working in batches, add French toast to skillet and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to baking sheet; bake 8 minutes. Transfer to plates. Dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with strawberries. Serve with maple syrup, if desired.
Serves 4.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: www.epicurious.com
Submitted By: Meryl
starmer@prodigy.net
BAKED BANANA-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST