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Banana-Strawberry-Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast

Banana-Strawberry-Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast

French toast and peanut butter are, hand-down, two of kid’s favorite foods. Rich in complex carbohydrates and protein French toast can be a tasty and healthy way to start the day. This yummy fruit-stuffed version offers up a whole grain and the ultimate early start to healthy eating.

Yield: 4 servings

4 2-inch thick pieces whole grain country bread
1 ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons butter

Using a sharp, serrated knife, cut a horizontal pocket in each bread slice; cut close to the edges but leave crusts intact.

In a small bowl, mash the banana with a fork. Fold in the strawberries and peanut butter. Using a spoon, stuff each piece of bread with the banana/strawberry mixture; fill until stuffed, but not falling out of bread.

In a shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg and egg whites with milk, salt, sugar, and cinnamon. Dip the stuffed bread in the egg mixture and let soak about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until egg mixture is absorbed.

Melt the butter in a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the toast in the hot pan until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Serve topped with warm honey, pure maple syrup or all-fruit spread.

PER SERVING: CALORIES 262 (45% from fat); FAT 9g(sat 3g, mono 1.5g, poly 4.5g; PROTEIN 9g; CARB 28g; FIBER 4g; CHOL 60mg; CALC 32mg;