Banana Stuffed French Toast
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Banana Stuffed French Toast
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Makes 4 servings.
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
Combine banana and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir well; set aside.
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.
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.
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.
One serving equals: Calories: 354 ( Calories from fat: 13%); Fat: 5.1g ( Saturated fat: 1.3g); Protein: 12g; Carbohydrate: 64.9g; Fiber: 2.5g; Cholesterol: 108mg; Sodium: 321mg
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