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Stuffed French Toast with Strawberries and Banana

French toast is great, but when it's stuffed with fresh strawberries and bananas? We're talking next-level. A simple orange-scented custard transforms plain bread into tender French toast that's crisp outside and soft within. Let the bread soak for five full minutes to ensure the custard penetrates fully. Top with warm maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Serves 4
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 10 min
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices day-old egg bread (1-inch/2.5cm thick slices)
  • ½ cup (125 mL) sliced strawberries
  • 1 large ripe banana, sliced
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar, divided
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup (175 mL) milk
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) finely grated orange zest
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) icing sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) maple syrup

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Insert small serrated knife horizontally into side of 1 piece of bread; cut along the length to make pocket, without cutting all the way through. Repeat with remaining slices. Toss together strawberries, banana, 1 tbsp (15 mL) sugar, and cinnamon; stuff evenly into pocket of each slice of bread. 

  • Step 2

    In shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, remaining sugar, vanilla, orange zest and salt; dip each slice of bread into egg mixture for 15 to 20 seconds or until well saturated. 

  • Step 3

    Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook French toast, flipping once, for 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Dust with icing sugar. Serve with maple syrup. 

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• Garnish with additional fruit if desired.

• Add 2 oz (60 g) chopped bittersweet chocolate to the fruit filling for an extra-special brunch dish. 

Nutrition Facts

Per 1/4 serving
Calories370
Fat13 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate53 g
Fibre2 g
Sugars30 g
Protein11 g
Sodium330 mg

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