Stuffed French Toast




Ingredients

½ cup fat-free cream cheese (about 5 ounces)

2 tablespoons strawberry or apricot spreadable fruit

8 eaches 1-inch slices French bread

2 large egg whites egg whites

1 egg, slightly beaten

¾ cup fat-free milk

½ teaspoon vanilla

⅛ teaspoon apple pie spice

1 Nonstick cooking spray

½ cup strawberry or apricot spreadable fruit




Directions

In small bowl, combine cream cheese and 2 tablespoons spreadable fruit. Using serrated knife, form pocket in each bread slice by making a horizontal cut halfway between top and bottom crust, slicing not quite all the way through. Fill each pocket with about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture (see Tips).


In small bowl, combine egg whites, egg, milk, vanilla and apple pie spice. Lightly coat nonstick griddle with cooking spray; heat over medium heat.


Dip stuffed bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides. Place bread slices on hot griddle. Cook about 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.


Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup spreadable fruit until melted, stirring frequently. Serve over French toast.


Tips

To make ahead: Stuff each bread slice, and place in an airtight container. Cover; refrigerate overnight. In the morning, prepare egg mixture and cook.


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Slice

Per Serving: 150 calories; protein 7g 14% DV; carbohydrates 29g 9% DV; exchange other carbs 2; dietary fiber -1g -4% DV; sugars -1g; fat 1g 2% DV; saturated fat -1g -5% DV; cholesterol 30mg 10% DV; vitamin a iu -1IU; vitamin c -1mg -2% DV; folate -1mcg; calcium -1mg; iron -1mg -6% DV; magnesium -1mg; potassium -1mg; sodium 163mg 7% DV.


Source: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/262829/stuffed-french-toast/

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