FRUITY FRENCH TOAST SANDWICHES

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From Granbury, Texas, Jessica Walston promises that these pretty little breakfast sandwiches are "quick, easy and taste like they came straight from a French kitchen." TIP: THIS RECIPE IS A GREAT WAY TO USE UP LEFTOVER FRENCH BREAD AND IS EASILY DOUBLED FOR GUESTS.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

4 fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 medium firm banana, sliced
4 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
1 egg
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a bowl, combine strawberry and banana slices. Place 1/4 cup on two slices of bread, arranging fruit in a single layer; top with remaining bread. Set remaining fruit aside. , In a shallow bowl, beat the egg, cream, cinnamon and vanilla. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture. Heat oil on a griddle; cook French toast for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve with reserved fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges