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Baked Banana-Stuffed French Toast

3.8

(28)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

4 ripe bananas, peeled, each cut into 4 pieces
8 thin slices light (reduced-fat) mixed-grain bread
1/2 cup nonfat milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
Powdered sugar
8 large strawberries
Pure maple syrup (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. 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.

    Step 2

    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.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per Serving (without syrup): calories
243; total fat
6g; saturated fat
2g; cholesterol
160mg.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsBananaFruitVanillaHerbs & SpicesCinnamonStrawberryBerryBreakfastBrunchVegetarianOven BakeBon Appétit
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