Fruit-Filled Baked French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Fruit-Filled Baked French Toast with Blueberries, Bananas, and Mangos
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 slices bread ( I used 9-grain but i bet french or challah is yummier )
3 eggs
1/4 cup skim milk
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
4 ounces fat free cream cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon ( or to taste )
1 cup fresh fruit ( i like blueberries , bananas , or mangos ( mixed fruit could be very good , too ) or 1 cup frozen fruit ( i like blueberries , bananas , or mangos ( mixed fruit could be very good , too )
1/2 tablespoon ginger ( optional )
1/4 cup pecans , see note ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
360
Sugar
17g
Fat
16g
This Fruit-Filled Baked French Toast is a delicious and healthy breakfast option that can be enjoyed any day of the week. The combination of bread cubes, eggs, and cream cheese creates a rich and creamy texture, while the addition of fresh or frozen fruit gives it a burst of sweetness and nutrition. This is a perfect dish for a fancier brunch occasion, but also an easy option for weekday mornings where you want a little something extra to start the day. And with the ability to prepare it the night before, it's a great meal prep option for a busy week.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
2.Cut bread into cubes and place evenly in the baking dish.
3.Combine the eggs, milk, and 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon, and mix well. Pour over bread cubes and press down to soak.
4.In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon (or to taste) until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture over the bread cubes.
5.Top with fresh or frozen fruit and ginger (if using) and sprinkle with pecans (if using).
6.Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

PROS

This delicious breakfast dish is easy to make, great for feeding a crowd, and can be prepared the night before.

With the addition of fresh or frozen fruit, you’ll get a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.

CONS

This dish contains cream cheese, sugar, and pecans, which can be high in calories and fat.

To make a healthier version, use low-fat cream cheese, reduce the amount of sugar, and omit the pecans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish provides essential vitamins and minerals from the addition of fruit.
Blueberries are low in calories and high in antioxidants and fiber, while bananas are a great source of potassium and vitamin C. Mangos are rich in vitamin A and are a good source of fiber.
Ginger is also known for its anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.

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