Secret Recipes

Banana French Toast

• 2 ripe medium bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 12 (1/2-inch thick) slices French bread, untrimmed
• 1/2 cup semisweet or milk chocolate pieces
• 2 beaten eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• Maple syrup (optional)

In a bowl gently toss bananas with lemon juice. Arrange half the bread slices in the bottom of a greased 2-quart square baking dish. Top bread with a layer of bananas, chocolate pieces and remaining bread slices.

In a medium bowl combine eggs, milk, honey, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Pour slowly over bread to coat evenly. Cover and chill for 6 to 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 425°F. Uncover the baking dish. Sprinkle bread with almonds and sugar. Bake for 5 minutes.

Reduce oven temperature to 325°F, then bake 20 to 25 minutes more or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean and top of French toast is lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes.

Serve with maple syrup, if desired.

Servings:

6