Blueberry Almond Baked French Toast
(8 servings)
- 1 whole-wheat baguette (about 18 inches long) - cut into 1-inch cubes
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8 large eggs
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8 large egg whites
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2 cups lowfat milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup
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2 cups fresh blueberries
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1/3 cup sliced almonds
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2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
Prepare a 9x13 baking pan by spraying the inside with cooking spray.
Place the bread in a single layer in the baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and egg whites with the milk, vanilla, cinnamon and maple syrup. Pour this mixture over the bread in the pan. Scatter the blueberries evenly over the top and sprinkle with the almonds and brown sugar. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 4 hours).
When ready to prepare...
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes in an oven preheated to 350 degrees.
Watch Ellie Krieger Make This French Toast:
A healthy take on a baked French toast casserole. Loaded with flavor and antioxidants.
Mr Breakfast would like to thank CornFlake for this recipe.
Recipe number 2710. Submitted 12/18/2009.
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