DELICIOUS!

Okay, so I'm not a huge banana fan. I'll eat 'em, but I don't love 'em. My husband, however, is half ape and LOVES bananas. So, since we are now on the late schedule for church, I decided to make a treat this morning.

I got this recipe from a book my mom got me for my birthday....soooo good. I was actually quite surprised.

French Toast with Sauteed Banana

For the Bananas
1 medium firm banana
1 T sugar
1/2 t lemon juice
1/4 t cinnamon
2 t light butter

peel the banana and cut it on a diagonal, creating 1/4-inch thick slices. Transfer the slices to a medium bowl and add the sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Toss to coat evenly.

Place a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Put in the butter. When it bubbles ever so slightly, add the banana slices. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender and slightly caramel-ized, 2-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.

For the French Toast
1/4 c fat-free milk
2 t egg substitute
1 1/2 t sugar
1/4 t cinnamon
1 t light butter
2 slices whole wheat bread

Mix the milk, egg substitute, sugar, and cinnamon in a large shallow bowl.

Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Put in the butter.

Soak one slice of bread in the egg mixture until just soft, turning once. Let any excess egg mixture drip off and transfer the bread to one side of the skillet. Repeat with the second slice of bread, placing it next to the first slice in the skillet. Cook for 1-3 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides. Transfer each piece to a plate and top each with half of the banana mixture. Serve Immediately.

Makes 2 servings

OOOoohh so good. Definitely a keeper.