Eat & Tell: French Toast with a Twist

Take your breakfast or brunch from blah to BAM with these amazingly delicious French toast recipes!

Banana French Toast

Originally, I started making this as baby food for my daughter.  Then one day, I decided to make some for myself and I’m so glad I did!   If you would like to make this for your baby, you can substitute the milk in the recipe with breast milk or formula.

Ingredients:

2 large ripe bananas
1/3 cup of milk
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
a few drops of vanilla flavor
challah bread (or bread of your choice)

Directions:

1. Place the banana, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla in a food processor and blend well.
2. Dip bread in the mixture until it is completely covered.
3. Place the bread in a heated frying pan that has been coated with butter or cooking spray.
4. Flip after about 2 or 3 minutes or until brown on each side.

Berry-Stuffed French Toast with Vanilla Sauce

Replacing the syrup with vanilla sauce is what really takes this dish to the next level…

Before you begin:
If you like, you can prepare this dish ahead of time.  Simply follow the directions, then cover and refrigerate.  Bake per directions below when ready to serve.

Ingredients:

French Toast

1 package of Neufchatel cheese (you can use cream cheese, but this is less fattening)
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
2 egg whites
2 cups fat-free milk
1 long French baguette
¼ cup raspberries
¼ cup blueberries
¼ cup sliced strawberries

Directions:

1. Slice the baguette into 18 slices
2. Add the Neufchatel cheese, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla to a mixing bowl and use and electric mixer to blend well.
3. Add the eggs one at time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Add the egg whites.
5. Gradually add the milk.
6. Spray the bottom of a baking dish with cooking spray.
7. Arrange 9 slices of the bread to the dish.
8. Top each piece of the bread with the berries, saving a few berries for garnish.
9. Top the berries with the remaining slices of bread.
10. Pour the liquid mixture over for the bread and let stand for 30 minutes.
11. Bake at 350° for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Top with vanilla sauce and fresh berries and serve while warm.

Vanilla Sauce (prepare 10 minutes before French toast comes out of the oven)

Ingredients:

1 cup of water
½ cup sugar
1 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoon vanilla flavor
2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Add sugar and cornstarch to a small saucepan.
2. Add 1 cup of boiling water and stir constantly for about 5 minutes.
3. Move saucepan to stovetop with medium heat.
4. Add in vanilla flavor and butter.
5. Cook until thickened.
6. Spoon over french toast and serve immediately.

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