Banana-Stuffed French Toast |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup mashed ripe banana |
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice |
4 (1-inch-thick) slices italian bread |
1 cup skim milk |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
4 large egg whites |
2 large eggs |
2 teaspoons margarine, divided |
1/2 cup maple syrup |
Directions:
1. Combine banana and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir well; set aside.
2. Cut bread slices in half crosswise; cut a slit through cut sides of each piece of bread to form a pocket. Stuff 2 tablespoons banana mixture into pocket of each piece of bread.
3. Combine milk and next 6 ingredients (milk through eggs) in a large shallow dish, and stir well with a whisk. Arrange stuffed bread pieces in a single layer in dish, turning to coat. Cover and chill 45 minutes or until milk mixture is absorbed, turning bread pieces over after 20 minutes.
4. Melt 1 teaspoon margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add half of bread pieces. Cook 4 minutes. Carefully turn bread over; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Repeat procedure with remaining margarine and bread pieces. Serve with maple syrup.
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