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Baked Banana French Toast

Published March 21, 2016
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Banana Baked French Toast
Published March 21, 2016
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Craving French toast, but don’t want all the calories that usually comes along with it? Our baked banana French toast saves you calories and adds nutritional value without compromising the traditional sweet, eggy bread flavors. We use simple swaps such as baking instead of frying and whole-grain instead of white bread. Give this dish a personal flair with your favorite toppings!

Baked Banana French Toast

Ingredients

  • 3 medium (120 grams each) bananas, peeled and sliced, divided
  • 6 slices (30 grams each) reduced-calorie whole-grain bread, sliced in half diagonally
  • 4 large (50 grams each) eggs
  • 2 large (30 grams each) egg whites
  • 1 cup (245 grams) low-fat (1%) milk
  • 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Directions

Coat an 11-by-7-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Spread slices from 2 bananas evenly in the bottom; layer the bread on top, overlapping as necessary. Arrange the remaining bananas on top of the bread.

Whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk, brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, covering it and pushing the slices down so they are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Sprinkle the French toast dish with pecans, if desired. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until puffed and light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle each serving with 1 teaspoon maple syrup.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 6 |  Serving Size: 1 (3 1/2-inch) square (165 grams)

Per serving: Calories: 229; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 125mg; Sodium: 197mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 11g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 298mg; Iron: 9%; Vitamin A: 7%; Vitamin C: 9%; Calcium: 12% 

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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