APPLE BUTTER FRENCH TOAST

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I give a special treatment to my baked French toast. I top the slices with cinnamony apple butter and toasted slivered almonds for a satsisfying crunch. -Mavis Diment, Marcus, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
3/4 cup egg substitute
2/3 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons thawed apple juice concentrate
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup apple butter
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Place bread in a 9-in. square baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine egg substitute, milk, apple juice concentrate and vanilla. Pour over bread and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown. Sprinkle with almonds. Combine apple butter and cinnamon; serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges