• On Oct, 04, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

295 Cals 10.5 Protein 59 Carbs 5 Fats
PREP TIME:
10 mins
COOK TIME:
40 mins
CHILL TIME:
8 hrs
TOTAL TIME:
8 hrs 50 mins
YIELD:8 SERVINGS
COURSE:Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
CUISINE:American
Dessert for breakfast? This make-ahead baked French toast casserole topped with Bananas Fosters will wow your guests this Easter! Put out some bowls of fresh berries and fruit and your guests wont even know this is a lightened up French Toast.
INGREDIENTS
cooking spray
10 oz Challah bread, sliced 1 inch thick (Hawaiian or Brioche would work)
2 large eggs
1 cup egg substitute
1-1/2 cups fat free milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup agave or white sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp Meyers rum or rum extract, optional
For the Banana Topping:
1 tbsp light butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp Meyers rum or 1 tsp rum extract, optional
4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit.
In a large bowl whisk together eggs, egg substitute, milk, vanilla, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, agave or sugar, salt and rum until combined well and pour evenly over bread. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight for best results.
Preheat oven to 350° F. and bring bread to room temperature.
Bake uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, 40 to 45 minutes.
Meanwhile while it”s baking, in a large deep sauté pan melt light butter over low heat.
Add brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and rum and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add a few drops of water if needed and let sauce simmer about 2 minutes.
Add sliced bananas and remove from heat.
Keep covered until french toast comes out of the oven. When french toast is cooked, divide among 8 plates and top with bananas. Enjoy!!
Serving: 1slice with bananas, Calories: 295kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 10.5g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 50mg, Sodium: 115mg, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 32gBlue Smart Points:8Green Smart Points:10Purple Smart Points:8Points +:8